Posted 23 July, 2026
Senior Site Agent
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Dalton in Furness, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Senior Site Manager
\nLocation: Cumbria
\nSalary:£55,000-£60,000
\nAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a growing regional housebuilder, taking full responsibility for the successful delivery of a prestigious residential development in Cumbria. This is a key leadership role, ideal for an accomplished site management professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential developments safely, on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities\n- \n
- Oversee all on-site operations from initial groundworks through to final customer handover. \n
- Lead and manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery. \n
- Deliver residential developments safely, on programme and within budget. \n
- Monitor quality, productivity and site performance, ensuring the highest construction standards are maintained. \n
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, Building Regulations and NHBC or equivalent warranty requirements. \n
- Coordinate subcontractors, site logistics and daily site activities. \n
- Work closely with Commercial, Technical, Sales and Customer Care teams throughout the build programme. \n
- Manage inspections with Building Control, NHBC and other warranty providers. \n
- Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and programme updates. \n
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- Significant experience within the residential housebuilding sector. \n
- Previous experience as a Senior Site Manager, with responsibility for managing housing developments from inception through to completion. \n
- Proven experience delivering traditional housing developments to programme and budget. \n
- Strong leadership, organisational and people management skills. \n
- Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, Building Regulations and NHBC or equivalent warranty standards. \n
- SMSTS, CSCS Black Card (or Gold Card where appropriate) and First Aid at Work certification. \n
- Full UK Driving Licence. \n
- Additional qualifications such as NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management, Temporary Works Supervisor, Scaffold Inspection or Fire Marshal would be advantageous. \n
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- Car allowance. \n
- Company pension scheme. \n
- 28 days' annual leave, including Bank Holidays. \n
- Mobile phone and laptop provided. \n
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. \n
- Genuine long-term career progression with an ambitious and expanding regional housebuilder. \n
To apply, please call Sophie on or alternatively, send your CV across to . I look forward to hearing from you soon!
