Site Manager

At Watkin Jones, we’re delighted to offer an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager to join our team, working on our refurbishment schemes valued between £1 million and £12 million.

This is an important position within our expanding building improvements and refresh developments, giving you the chance to make a meaningful contribution as we continue to grow in this area.

As Site Manager, you’ll oversee the daily running of site activities, ensuring all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You’ll drive progress to meet programme milestones, coordinate and manage subcontractors, and take a proactive approach to maintaining momentum and compliance on-site.

A key part of your role will be communicating clear site instructions and coordinating subcontractor operations in line with the overall construction programme. You’ll work closely with the Contracts Manager and Quantity Surveyor and participate in coordination meetings as needed.

Alongside managing site operations, you’ll review and interpret drawings and plans, helping to ensure projects remain on budget and that waste is minimised. You’ll also take responsibility for specific tasks assigned by the senior management team, supporting the wider success of each development.

About You

You’ll have solid experience in a construction or development setting, with strong knowledge of site operations and health and safety practices. You hold valid SMSTS and CSCS certifications, a First Aid qualification, and ideally a Level 3 or 4 qualification such as an NVQ, Apprenticeship, or HNC in a relevant field. You’re confident reviewing construction drawings and comfortable using Microsoft Office applications. A reliable team player, you work collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes and may already have experience supervising subcontractors or working in roles such as Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager. Additional training in site safety or tools would be beneficial.

What We Offer:

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we offer:

Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, cash paid health  plan, life insurance, and more.

Professional Growth: A pivotal role within a forward-thinking organisation and the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.

Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile approach to work and discounted gym memberships.

Benefits: Company car or allowance, exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.

About Us: 

Watkin Jones was established in 1791 and has been building homes since 1927. More recently, we listed on the AIM market in 2016 with a market cap of £255m (current market cap c. £550m). In FY2020 we generated gross revenue of £354m and a Gross Profit of £75.9m. Our position in the market is based on a ‘capital light’ model, where we typically work with institutional forward funders.

Watkin Jones’ success to date has been based on our emphasis on building relationships of trust, our customer focus and our forward-thinking structure. Our intention is to create the future of living, which to us means high quality rental homes, community focus and sustainably driven development.

Apply Now:  If you have a passion for delivering high-quality developments and the skills to navigate complex projects from planning through completion, we want to hear from you