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Site Manager (new build housing)

RG Setsquare
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 3PZ, England

Salary

£200 - £300 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • RG Setsquare is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a new build housing development in Exeter, Devon, with an immediate start available.
  • The role requires proven experience in residential construction, specifically on volume housing projects, along with essential qualifications such as SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and a CSCS card.
  • Key responsibilities include managing site operations, coordinating trades and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining build quality throughout the project.
  • This position offers a long-term freelance contract with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role, and a supportive team environment that encourages career progression.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and the demands of the position.

Job Title: Site Manager - New Build Housing
Location: Exeter, Devon
(Long-Term Opportunity)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:
RG Setsquare are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Site Manager to join an established team delivering a new build housing development in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Site Manager with a strong background in residential construction to take a leading role on a busy site, with the potential for a long-term engagement and progression within future phases.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day management of site operations to ensure programme, quality, and safety targets are met

  • Coordinating trades, subcontractors, and suppliers

  • Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and company policies

  • Chairing regular site meetings with subcontractors and site team

  • Managing site documentation and reporting to senior management

  • Liaising with NHBC and building control as required

  • Monitoring and maintaining build quality throughout each stage

  • Supporting the Assistant Site Manager and mentoring junior staff where necessary

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager on volume residential / housing projects

  • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - Essential

  • First Aid at Work - Essential

  • CSCS Card - Essential (Black or White card preferred)

  • Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills

  • Confident in managing site logistics, programme, and subcontractors

  • Ability to work proactively with technical drawings and specifications

  • Knowledge of NHBC standards and regulations

What's on Offer:

  • Immediate start on a busy and well-established site

  • Opportunity to work with a respected and forward-thinking contractor

  • Long-term freelance contract with potential to move into permanent role

  • Supportive team environment with career progression opportunities

Next Steps:
If shortlisted, Aditi from RG Setsquare will be in touch to discuss your application in more detail.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV and contact information.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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