Site Manager at Places for People in Aberdeen (AB39 8BF), Stonehaven

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our Places Developments team and take responsibility for the successful day-to-day delivery of one of our new-build developments.

You will oversee and coordinate all production activity on site, ensuring that homes are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the quality standards our customers expect. From managing subcontractors and monitoring build programmes to maintaining site records and driving a positive health and safety culture, you will play a key role throughout the development.

Working closely with our Build, Sales, Technical and Commercial teams, you will make sure activity is coordinated effectively and that accurate, up-to-date information is maintained. You will also represent Places Developments professionally with customers, contractors, suppliers and the wider community, demonstrating our People First approach at every opportunity.

More about you

You will be an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in delivering fast-paced, new-build housing developments from initial construction through to completion.

Safety, quality and customer satisfaction will be central to the way you work. You will be confident leading site teams, setting clear expectations and holding contractors accountable for their performance. You will also be highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing competing priorities within a busy construction environment.

Essential Criteria

• Previous Site Manager experience on multiple fast-paced, new-build developments from conception through to completion
• A full, clean UK driving licence
• Black CSCS card
• A current SMSTS qualification
• A good understanding of traditional, modular and timber-frame construction methods
• Strong knowledge of site health, safety and environmental requirements
• Experience managing subcontractors and monitoring delivery against agreed programmes
• The ability to maintain high standards of workmanship throughout every stage of the build
• The confidence to lead and record weekly contractor and site-team meetings
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams

Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor training would be advantageous, although we will also consider candidates who have a good understanding of temporary works and are willing to undertake further training. Experience using COINS and Asta Powerproject would also be beneficial.

Join us

As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we move lives forward every day by building, managing and supporting thriving Communities. From new homes, social housing and student accommodation to leisure, education and Community initiatives, our work makes a positive difference to millions of People across the UK. And that takes People who care about doing the right thing. People who are ambitious, ready to grow and motivated to make a difference through the work they do. We're looking for Colleagues who bring energy, curiosity and ownership. People who enjoy being challenged, support those around them and want to keep raising the bar. Because when we perform at our best, we create more opportunities to invest in our Customers, our Communities and each other. Experience matters, but it's only part of the story. If you share our values and want to build a career where your work has real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll get

We know rewarding work deserves rewarding benefits. That's why, alongside a competitive salary, you'll have access to a package designed to support you at work and beyond. You'll Receive -

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities