Site Manager

  • New Step Recruitment
  • Maidstone, Kent
  • 21/01/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Role: Site Manager
Company: Main Contractor
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Project: 150 unit scheme
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 70k - 80k plus package

A well-established, privately owned main contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager with a main contractor background to be part of a team on a large 40m+ residential development near Maidstone, Kent.

This is a long-term role (2+ years) offering genuine site ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to deliver a flagship project outside of a PLC environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full day-to-day management on a large residential site

  • Managing subcontractors and coordinating all trades

  • Driving programme, quality, and health & safety performance

  • Overseeing all construction phases through to completion

  • Maintaining site paperwork including RAMS, permits, inspections, and daily records

  • Producing accurate progress reports for senior management

  • Managing quality control

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential or mixed-use projects

  • Main contractor background is essential

  • Experience working on large-scale schemes

  • Strong technical knowledge and a hands-on approach

  • Excellent paperwork, reporting, and organisational skills

  • Confident managing subcontractors and running a site autonomously

Qualifications

  • SMSTS

  • CSCS (Black or Gold preferred)

  • First Aid

To apply please get in touch ASAP with Philippa on (phone number removed).

Role: Site Manager
Company: Main Contractor
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Project: 150 unit scheme
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 70k - 80k plus package