Are you a hands-on Site Manager with a strong track record in delivering high-quality residential developments?
Location: White Waltham
At Shanly Homes, we don’t just build houses. We create distinctive, high-specification homes designed for modern living.
As a privately owned, multi award-winning regional housebuilder, we take pride in developing bespoke communities in some of the most sought-after locations across the South East.
We are now looking for an experienced Site Manager to take the lead on our thoughtfully designed development in White Waltham.
This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a site and work within a collaborative, solutions-focused team that values quality, attention to detail and open communication across the business.
About the site:
De Havilland Place is a residential development comprising 79 units, delivered across three phases. Phase 1, consisting of 29 units, is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in summer 2026. Phases 2 and 3 will follow on once Phase 1 is complete.
The development includes a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. The project is expected to remain live on site for a further 18–24 months.
What you'll be doing:
As Site Manager, you’ll report to the Construction Director and take responsibility for managing all aspects of this site. Key areas of focus will include:
- Build programme: ensure the site runs to schedule and that any issues affecting delivery are quickly identified, escalated and resolved
- Site operations: manage the daily running of the development, including subcontractors, direct labour and materials, maintaining a well-organised and efficient site
- Health and Safety: ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, Risk Assessments and Method Statements, and lead a culture of safety and accountability on site
- Build quality: work closely with the quality control team to deliver homes that meet the highest standards from initial groundworks to final handover
- Team leadership: provide clear direction to the site team, ensure consistent performance and foster a positive, professional working environment
- Customer journey: liaise with the Sales and Customer Service teams to support choices, extras, handovers and customer satisfaction at every stage
What you'll bring to the team:
We are a design-led and quality-driven business, so experience delivering high-end developments is essential.
- Experience working for a residential housebuilder in a Site Manager role
- Proven track record delivering high-quality developments from start to finish
- Strong understanding and practical application of Health and Safety best practice and legislation
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings confidently
- SMSTS qualified (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- First Aid at Work qualification
- Construction-related degree or NVQ Level 5/6
What we can offer you:
- The security of a financially strong, privately owned business
- Competitive salary and car allowance
- Discretionary annual and long-term build bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme paid via salary exchange
- BUPA cover
- Annual leave starting at 25 days to a max of 30
- Free life assurance
- Many wellbeing benefits including on-demand GP service, free weekly fitness classes, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme and a cycle to work scheme
- Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors
- Plus many social events throughout the year
If you’re a Site Manager who takes pride in delivering premium homes and wants to be part of a company that shares your values, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and lead the delivery of our stunning White Waltham based development.