Senior Site Manager – Ransome Road, Northampton

Exeter, Devon
Tilia Homes
Senior Site Manager – Ransome Road, Northampton

• Senior Site Manager – Ransome Road, Northampton

About Us

Tilia Homes is an ambitious, 5-star housebuilder committed to putting people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We strive to deliver exceptional standards in design, build quality, and customer service.

We are seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals who share our passion to join our team.

Our benefits package includes:

• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

About The Role

We have an opportunity for a Senior Site Manager to join our Central Region on a permanent basis, based at Ransome Road, Northampton.

The Senior Site Manager will lead the construction of a development, including all associated pre- and post-housebuilding works, ensuring targets are met regarding health and safety, delivery to build programme, quality, customer care, and cost.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and support a site team during pre-construction and construction phases
• Ensure service delivery meets financial targets and operates within the budget
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, NHBC standards, building regulations, and quality standards
• Implement quality control procedures to rectify defects and prevent additional costs or delays
• Monitor and control production costs and approve payments to contractors and trades
• Conduct plot inspections with local building inspectors or NHBC, taking corrective actions as needed
• Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, and partners to achieve the build programme
• Manage labour and resources on-site to meet schedule, scheduling trades proactively
• Work with the Contracts Manager to ensure the construction team is well-resourced and supported
• Conduct toolbox talks and on-site briefings
• Maintain high standards of site presentation
• Conduct New Home Demos with Sales Advisors and customers, addressing questions and issues before legal completion
• Collaborate with sales teams for smooth delivery of homes
• Set a positive example in health and safety, conduct, quality, and professionalism

About You

• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management or equivalent
• CSCS – Black Management/White Academic
• SMSTS certification
• First Aid at Work
• Willingness to achieve BREGS and Fire Safety certifications during probation
• Experience in Environment Supervision in Construction (SSP/SEATS)
• Understanding of NHBC, LABC, or Premier standards
• Proven experience overseeing residential development programs
• Experience managing contractor agreements and liaising with supervisors
• Track record of achieving contractual KPIs and stakeholder requirements
• Knowledge of PFI environment, profit and loss management
• Ability to work within a challenging build programme, managing priorities effectively
• Deep knowledge of construction, housebuilding, and relevant legislation
• Proven ability to meet weekly targets through proactive management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience dealing with customers, providing advice, and resolving issues in residential housebuilding
• Full UK Driver’s License

Bringing together Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, we aim to positively impact the UK housebuilding market and make homes more accessible and affordable for buyers.