Site Manager
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | DH4 5RA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bellway Homes Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 305950JCP |
Summary
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Durham Division is looking to recruit a Site Manager to join the Division’s Construction team.
The Role
The role of Site Manager, reports to the Construction Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost-effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets
Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too
Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times
Attend external Health and Safety inspections taking corrective action to ensure any items are effectively closed out in a timely manner
Co-ordinate labour and resources on site to deliver the build programme on larger developments, and to proactively schedule in trades to ensure optimum delivery.
Manage material levels on larger site to ensure the minimum amount of stock, but enough to ensure the site programme is met and all labour is efficiently employed
Liaising proactively with other internal departments, externals suppliers and partners to ensure the build programme is achieved
Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance
Legal Completion.
Ensure that the site is compliant with Bellway customer care procedures.
Support and mentor Site Managers and Assistant Site Managers to encourage career development and progression where applicable
Showing a good behavioural example in all aspects of health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, and professionalism
Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets.
Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too.
Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance.
Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.
Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time.
Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers’ requirements (NHBC, LABC Services).
Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested.
Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records.
Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager with a high-volume residential house builder
Experience of effectively managing teams
Up to date knowledge of health and safety, building legislation and current NHBC standards
Qualifications and Training
GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent).
Valid SMSTS certificate.
Valid First Aid certificate.
Construction Management – HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable.
Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable.
Valid LOLER certificate is desirable.
Skills and Aptitude
Strong communication, listening and presentation skills
Excellent attention to detail
Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to manage and motivate a team
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems within the technical environment.
Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
Ability to travel to development sites and including divisional office
Willing to be flexible in respect of day-to-day duties and hours worked
Working outside in all weathers
In return we can offer you:
Competitive salary
Competitive car allowance
Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Earn and Learn Opportunities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Durham Division is looking to recruit a Site Manager to join the Division’s Construction team.
The Role
The role of Site Manager, reports to the Construction Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost-effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets
Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too
Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times
Attend external Health and Safety inspections taking corrective action to ensure any items are effectively closed out in a timely manner
Co-ordinate labour and resources on site to deliver the build programme on larger developments, and to proactively schedule in trades to ensure optimum delivery.
Manage material levels on larger site to ensure the minimum amount of stock, but enough to ensure the site programme is met and all labour is efficiently employed
Liaising proactively with other internal departments, externals suppliers and partners to ensure the build programme is achieved
Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance
Legal Completion.
Ensure that the site is compliant with Bellway customer care procedures.
Support and mentor Site Managers and Assistant Site Managers to encourage career development and progression where applicable
Showing a good behavioural example in all aspects of health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, and professionalism
Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets.
Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too.
Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance.
Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.
Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time.
Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers’ requirements (NHBC, LABC Services).
Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested.
Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records.
Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager with a high-volume residential house builder
Experience of effectively managing teams
Up to date knowledge of health and safety, building legislation and current NHBC standards
Qualifications and Training
GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent).
Valid SMSTS certificate.
Valid First Aid certificate.
Construction Management – HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable.
Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable.
Valid LOLER certificate is desirable.
Skills and Aptitude
Strong communication, listening and presentation skills
Excellent attention to detail
Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to manage and motivate a team
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems within the technical environment.
Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
Ability to travel to development sites and including divisional office
Willing to be flexible in respect of day-to-day duties and hours worked
Working outside in all weathers
In return we can offer you:
Competitive salary
Competitive car allowance
Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Earn and Learn Opportunities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.