Site Manager

  • New Step Recruitment
  • Cranbrook, Kent
  • Dec 15, 2025
Full time Construction Site Manager Management QA-Quality Control Assistant Construction

Job Description

Role: Site Manager
Company: Regional House Builder
Location: Cranbrook, Kent
Project: 25 unit Residential Development Finishes & Externals
Start Date: 12th January 2026
Contract: 3 months freelance Long Term for the Right Person
Rate: £300 per day CIS or Limited

About the Role

A well-established regional house builder is seeking a Site Manager to complete a small residential development in Cranbrook, Kent, taking the project through finishes and externals starting on site on the 12th January 2026.

The business is happy to consider a strong No.2 / Assistant Site Manager who is confident stepping up to run the site, provided they are technically capable and strong on paperwork and reporting.

This is a well-organised, high-quality site, and the role will involve full day-to-day control of site activities, subcontractor coordination, and quality management, while reporting directly to the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing the site through finishes and external works to completion

  • Full day-to-day site management and coordination of subcontractors

  • Maintaining high standards of quality control and snag management

  • Managing all site paperwork, including RAMS, permits, daily records, and H&S documentation

  • Producing clear and accurate progress and technical reports for the Operations Manager

  • Ensuring full health & safety compliance on site

  • Managing inspections, sign-offs, and handover activities

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager or a strong No.2 / Assistant Site Manager ready to step up

  • Strong experience with finishes and externals on residential projects

  • Excellent paperwork, reporting, and organisational skills

  • Technically competent and detail-focused

  • Confident managing subcontractors and running a site

  • Reliable, professional, and able to work autonomously

Requirements

  • Experience on residential developments

  • SMSTS

  • CSCS card

  • First Aid

What s On Offer

  • A nice, well-run project at completion stage

  • Join a growing regional house builder with a strong pipeline in 2026

  • Freelance role starting 12th January 2026

Role: Site Manager
Company: Regional House Builder
Location: Cranbrook, Kent
Project: 25 unit Residential Development Finishes & Externals
Start Date: 12th January 2026
Contract: 3 months freelance Long Term for the Right Person
Rate: £300 per day CIS or Limited