Site Manager - High End Residential

  • Hard Hat Recruitment
  • Norton, Sussex
  • Nov 14, 2025
Full time Construction Site Manager Architect and Design Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

Job Title:

Site Manager High-End Residential Construction

Overview:

Experienced Site Manager required to lead delivery of luxury residential projects from groundworks to handover, ensuring exceptional quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day site operations, labour, and subcontractors.

  • Deliver high-end residential projects on time, on budget, and to exacting standards.

  • Interpret drawings, specifications, and design intent with precision.

  • Coordinate trades, procurement, logistics, and sequencing of works.

  • Maintain strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards (SMSTS, H&S plans).

  • Conduct site meetings, progress reporting, and programme monitoring.

  • Liaise professionally with clients, architects, designers, and consultants.

  • Uphold company standards for craftsmanship, detail, and finish quality.

  • Manage snagging, commissioning, and final handover processes.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience managing high-end residential, bespoke, or prime refurbishment projects.

  • Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, finishes, and materials.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills.

  • Commercial awareness ability to manage budgets and programmes.

  • Proficient in MS Project (or equivalent) and standard site reporting tools.

  • Commitment to delivering excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • SMSTS and First Aid at Work (essential).

  • CSCS card (Black/Gold).

  • Trade or construction-related qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 6+ desirable).

Person Profile

  • Detail-driven, organised, and proactive.

  • Strong eye for quality and craftsmanship.

  • Professional, calm under pressure, and confident with high-net-worth clients.

  • Collaborative approach aligned with premium-build company values.