Who are Watson?
We are one of the north west’s leading affordable housing contractors and developers, we build new homes and create communities right across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. We aim to be recognised for our quality and we like to think outside the blocks!
What’s the job?
We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee a brand new development in Wythenshawe, Manchester. The development consists of a 35 unit traditional build apartment block.
What are we offering?
For the right candidate, you'll get;
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Working hours of Monday to Friday 07.30am - 4.30pm
- 33 days annual leave including 8 bank holidays pro rata
- Company pension
- Profit share bonus scheme
- Life assurance and simply health plan
- Cycle to work scheme Company social and paid volunteering events
- Free days off for company Christmas closure
The ideal candidate will have;
- Proven track record of delivering traditional build apartment blocks
- NVQ Level 6 in Site Management
- SMSTS, First Aid and Basic Scaffold Inspection training
- Previous experience of temporary works coordinating
- Excellent construction and product knowledge
- Experience of building control and warranty provider standards
- Ability to problem solve and react to issues and challenges
- Effectively manage time to meet deadlines and work to programmes
- Fire Warden certification
- Confident in the use of IT (Outlook, Excel, Word & management systems)
- Effective leadership skills and able to set a high standard of work from others
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
Key Responsibilities of a Site Manager
1. Recognise and fulfil the legal duties and obligations of a Site Manager regarding building and life safety.
2. Deliver the project in line with technical, quality, programme and budget requirements in an effective, safe and professional manner.
3. Maintain full compliance throughout the duration of the project applying company values, industry conduct and behaviours
There will be a two stage interview process for the role consisting of an informal telephone interview and a face to face interview with the Construction Director, working towards a start date of 5th October 2026. References will be required.
To find out more about the role and who we are check us out at watsongroup.co.uk
If you have the required experience within the construction sector, but don’t quite have all the qualifications and certifications, please feel free to get in touch as we may still be able to consider your application.
Come join the team!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £52,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
Experience:
- masonry apartment construction: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- SMSTS certification (required)
- temporary works coordinator training (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
