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Your new company A successful main contractor specialising in new-build residential schemes now seeks an experienced site manager to oversee an upcoming scheme in Maidstone on a permanent basis. Working across Greater London and the South East, they are extremely well-established, particularly in the social housing sector. Typically, taking on projects of between 20-100 units, they go through an extremely busy period and need to expand their management team. The role is permanent with the initial scheme being a 25-unit plus commercial flat scheme in Maidstone, due on site imminently. Your new role As site manager, you will be project lead and number 1 on site, reporting to a visiting contracts manager once a fortnight. You will oversee the scheme from site-site-up through to client handover, working closely with office-based qs, your site team, the client and sub-contactors. You will be comfortable with short-term programming, subcontract management, quality control, health and safety enforcement and generally managing a tight, busy site. You will be expected to keep accurate site records, be comfortable with the day-to-day project administration and be able to report monthly on the site progress to the directors. What you'll need to succeed You will be a standalone site manager comfortable running your own scheme and all that entails. You will have worked as a site manager previously building similar schemes and have evidence of some stability with previous employers. You will hold valid 1st Aid, CSCS and SMTS qualifications and be looking for a long-term career move on a permanent basis. Due to the site location, ideally you will live within a 45-min commute. What you'll get in return A competitive salary plus the opportunity to run a well-procured scheme with a good client from day 1 on site. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Site Manager - Housing Development Site Manager - Housing Development Location: Maidstone, Kent Job Type: Full-Time Temporary Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus Start Date: ASAP Are you an experienced Site Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality homes? We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Site Manager to lead residential construction projects from the ground up, ensuring every home is built to the highest standards. About the Role:As Site Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a new housing development site. You'll coordinate trades, manage health and safety, and ensure that homes are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all on-site operations for residential developmentsManage subcontractors, suppliers, and site staffEnsure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standardsMonitor progress and report to senior managementConduct quality checks and ensure snag-free handoversMaintain site records and manage site logistics Requirements:Proven experience as a Site Manager in residential housing (volume or bespoke)Strong leadership and organisational skillsExcellent knowledge of NHBC standards and building regulationsSMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications (essential)Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specificationsFull UK driving licence What We Offer:A supportive and forward-thinking company cultureCompetitive salary with performance-related bonusesCompany car or car allowancePension scheme, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowanceOpportunities for career progression and professional developmentReady to lead the way in quality homebuilding? Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to or ring #

Company: EA Associates are seeking a skilled Contracts Manager for a leading Painting & Decorating contractor with projects in the Kent region . This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a well-established company and oversee a variety of projects across different sectors. Role: The Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing Painting & Decorating contracts for volume residential, commercial, and social housing projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in Decorating, with experience at either a Supervisor or Contracts Manager level. Key Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of Painting & Decorating contracts from inception to completion. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Coordinate and manage on-site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers. Monitor project progress and performance, implementing improvements where necessary. Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations. Liaise with clients to ensure their requirements and expectations are met. Requirements: Proven background in Decorating, with experience as a Supervisor or Contracts Manager. Strong leadership and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Competence in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity for career growth within a leading contractor. Supportive and collaborative work environment. How to Apply: If you have the required experience and are interested in this position, please apply via CV Library.

Site Manager - Housing Development Site Manager - Housing Development Location: Maidstone, Kent Job Type: Full-Time Temporary Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus Start Date: ASAP Are you an experienced Site Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality homes? We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Site Manager to lead residential construction projects from the ground up, ensuring every home is built to the highest standards. About the Role:As Site Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a new housing development site. You'll coordinate trades, manage health and safety, and ensure that homes are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all on-site operations for residential developmentsManage subcontractors, suppliers, and site staffEnsure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standardsMonitor progress and report to senior managementConduct quality checks and ensure snag-free handoversMaintain site records and manage site logistics Requirements:Proven experience as a Site Manager in residential housing (volume or bespoke)Strong leadership and organisational skillsExcellent knowledge of NHBC standards and building regulationsSMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications (essential)Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specificationsFull UK driving licence What We Offer:A supportive and forward-thinking company cultureCompetitive salary with performance-related bonusesCompany car or car allowancePension scheme, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowanceOpportunities for career progression and professional developmentReady to lead the way in quality homebuilding? Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to or ring #

Orbit is a fantastic business and one that’s really going places. With an established track record delivering over 10,000 homes to date and ambition to build a further 8,000 new homes before 2025, Orbit is one of the country’s major housing developers. We also have an exciting strategic partnership with Homes England to deliver, with a funding package of some £129 million. We are recruiting an interim Contracts Manager to manage the procurement of contracts to deliver development schemes in the South East of England. As the Contracts Manager you will ensure that designs, specification and contracts are in accordance with the groups design brief and standing orders and that developments are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standard of quality. As the Contracts Manager you will manage tender processes and negotiate building contracts, manage financial and technical administration relating to schemes under construction and distribute management information to internal teams. You will regularly monitor quality, cost and progress on site to ensure compliance with the standards set by the group and ensure that completed dwellings are handed over to internal teams with all relevant documentation. You will appraise the performance of consultants and contractors and conduct project reviews on completion of each scheme. The package includes a competitive basic salary plus car allowance, group bonus, private medical insurance, 27 days holiday plus 9 bank holidays, contributory pension scheme and much more. About you You will be an experienced contracts/project manager, surveyor, employer’s agent or site manager with experience of building contracts and their administration on new build housing developments. You will have knowledge and experience of building technologies, quality control procedures and best practice with the ability to hold consultants and contractors to account and resolve issues effectively. It is hoped that you will be a member of RICS, CIOB or RIBA with knowledge of JCT contracts and development agreements. Why apply? We know that great people are central to achieving our ambitions and as such we want everyone to have a voice and make a positive difference. Orbit being placed as a Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for, for the second consecutive year, demonstrates we place people at the heart of everything we do. We continue to create a culture that celebrates diversity and an environment where everyone feels able to contribute towards achieving together. We have a corporate learning programme, opportunities for professional development, a leading reward and recognition package and our people tell us Orbit is a great place to work for. At Orbit, our people are enthusiastic and passionate about making a real difference to our customers and communities. We are one team where everyone is connected and encouraged to have the freedom to think differently. We all contribute to the future of the business and take pride in what we do, the results we achieve and the difference we make. The bedrock of Orbit’s commercial ‘Profit for a Purpose’ approach is our values that under pin the way we work on a daily basis. We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check. About us We are one of the UK’s leading housing groups providing high quality, good value homes to over 100,000 customers across the Midlands, the East and South East. We are a developing housing association that owns and manages 45,000 homes and builds 2,000 new homes every year. Our customers are at the centre of everything we do. We provide all sorts of homes for all sorts of people and our innovative approach empowers every one of them to grow and flourish. We are commercially driven. The more profit we make, the more we invest into the communities that we work for, improving services and playing a key role in driving UK housing growth. We offer an excellent benefits package, including private medical insurance, discounted dental insurance and discounted gym membership, 27 days holiday entitlement and pension scheme. To apply for this role please submit your CV which demonstrates how you meet the key criteria we need

We are working with a privately owned House Builder who build circa 30 units per annum from each of their sites across their southern region in Kent & Sussex. They are seeking an Assistant Site Manager to work alongside a Senior Site Manager on a scheme of 77 units near Maidstone, Kent. The Role: You will report into the Senior Site Manager and will be responsible for all construction activities from external works subcontract packages which include groundworks, structural and works packages through to finishing and handover. Roles & Responsibilities: * Work to programmes of works set out by the Senior Site Manager. * Manage resources of the project to maximise output and deliver to programme. * Control various subcontract packages. * Health & safety management and promotion in line with the company policies and procedure. * Attend subcontractor site progress meetings. * Quality inspections. About You: * Have a valid Management CSCS Card, SMSTS and First Aid as a minimum * Minimum of 3 years Assistant Site Management experience. * Volume House Builder background. * Good level of IT literacy in Microsoft Office packages. * Working knowledge of Asta Power Projects and document control software. On Offer: * Competitive basic salary of between £40,000 - £45,000 * Choice of company car or car allowance of £4,500 * Pension * Healthcare * 25 days annual leave If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Residential Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications

Fawkes & Reece are recruiting on behalf of one of London's Top Residential Developers, building quality homes in London and the Home Counties. We are currently working with a regional contractor who are looking to take on a Site Manager for one of their schemes based in Maidstone. The project itself will be a £16m Education scheme as well as residential experience , involving RC frame works. The successful Contract Manager must come from a similar regional contractor and will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in this position. Contract Managers must also have worked on similar education schemes with minimum project values of £20 million. Experience across multiple types of projects is also ideal. As a Contract Manager you will have minimum 5 yrs. + experience within the Main Contracting sectors and have a solid career history. About the Requirements; The ideal candidate shall have; *A proven track record of managing a team *Construction of RC framework throughout *Track record of working on such projects from start to completion This is a great opportunity to work for one of London's most successful house builders and gain exposure to a range of prestigious projects. If this role is not of interest to you but you are a Site Manager, Project Manager or Contracts Manager working within the decent homes or social housing new build market, please contact James Parsons on (Apply online only) or email (url removed)