Site Manager

Gleeson Homes; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee new build housing developments in Leeds. The candidate must display passion for the role, aligning with company values, and possess strong leadership communication skills. Responsibilities include managing onsite teams and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the construction industry, especially managing groundworks, and hold necessary qualifications. Benefits include a competitive holiday package and a company car or allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Choice of company car or car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Healthshield membership

Life Assurance Scheme

Highstreet/Store Discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager on high volume new build housing developments.
• Extensive knowledge of managing labour only groundworkers/contractors.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development to maintain and deliver the build programme.
• Ensure all site compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Liaison with head office and relevant authority departments.

Skills

Managing onsite teams

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Health and Safety compliance

Knowledge of construction build programmes

Education

SMSTS Qualification

CSCS Card

First Aid

Fire Marshall

Scaffolding

Tools

Zutec

Digital plot books

Job description

# Site Manager## Job Introduction**Job Introduction:**If you are Passionate about what we do here at Gleeson and are considering a new challenge, we have a great opportunity for an experienced **Site Manager** to join our Construction team, managing the onsite team, working with external partners and subcontractors whilst working collaboratively with our onsite Sales team.To be considered for this role you will share our Gleeson Values of being Passionate, Collaborative and Respectful along with having previous experience as a Site Manager working on high volume new build housing developments.**Main Responsibilities:**We’re looking for proactive people who genuinely believe in what we’re doing, building homes, changing lives. Collaborative leaders, who positively influence teams, who can strongly communicate across departments, on and offsite. You’d reinforce directions set out by the Contracts manager and Construction Director, helping deliver the development safely, and on schedule – we need people who lead by example.**The role includes:*** Managing the development to maintain and deliver the build programme in accordance with budgets and forecasts. Ensuring that the final product is to Gleeson Homes standard* Full responsibility and control of all site staff and sub-contractors including **labour only groundworkers/contractors**, ensuring that all employees comply with our Health and Safety standards* Liaison with head office, NHBC and local authority departments* Timely ordering of materials ensuring the build programme can be achieved* Ensure all NHBC inspections are carried out as required* Carry out hand over inspection of properties to the customers in accordance with our customer care procedures* Complete as soon as practicably possible any customer care defects raised in conjunction with our customer care team* Actively encourage a philosophy of safety, progress, quality and innovation**The Ideal Candidate:**Previous experiences as a Site Manager working on high volume new build housing development. **Must have extensive knowledge and experience of managing labour only groundworkers/contractors**.* Full UK driving licence* Excellent knowledge of construction build programmes* Strong commercial awareness* Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes* Experience of successfully achieving customer service requirements* Awareness of codes of practice that impact on Construction matters e.g. NHBC, Building Regs, etc.* It is mandatory that you are able to use Zutec and Digital plot books**Qualifications & Training:*** SMSTS Qualification* CSCS Card* First Aid* Fire Marshall* Scaffolding**Please note, we will ask you to bring your qualifications to the interview stage so please ensure you have evidence prepared.****Benefits:*** Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays* Choice of company car/ car allowance* Discretionary Bonus Scheme* Holiday Buy Back Scheme* Company Pension Scheme* Private Medical Insurance Scheme* Healthshield membership* Life Assurance Scheme* Share Purchase Plan* Highstreet/ Store DiscountsThe following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Site Manager* **Frequency** Monthly* **Job Reference** gleeson/TP/60871/4450* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Build* **Regional Office** Leeds* **Location** Leeds, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 29 January, 2026