Senior Site Manager
Department: Build
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Description
Berkeley Group has built its reputation on transforming complex brownfield land into exceptional places where people can live, work and thrive. As we continue to grow our development pipeline across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the wider region, we are building a talent pool of experienced Site Managers/Senior Site Managers to support future sites as they mobilise.
This is an evergreen opportunity designed to identify high performing construction leaders who can take ownership of key phases or blocks across upcoming developments. Sites mobilising in 2026 are based in Reading, Maidenhead & Slough.
The role
As a Senior Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the delivery of a block or phase within a major residential development. Working closely with the Project Director and wider site team, you will coordinate subcontractors, manage site teams and drive programme delivery while maintaining Berkeley’s exacting standards for quality, safety and customer experience.
You will play a central role in ensuring homes are delivered on programme, to the highest specification, and ready to meet the expectations of our customers.
- Lead the delivery of a block or phase within a large residential development.
- Manage and coordinate Site Managers, Finishing Managers and subcontractors on site.
- Drive programme performance, reviewing progress daily and addressing any risks to delivery.
- Maintain the highest standards of build quality, ensuring works are evidenced through Berkeley’s Quality Management Systems.
- Oversee subcontractor performance, attending pre-start meetings and providing technical guidance where required.
- Ensure all works are delivered in line with Berkeley’s health and safety standards and site procedures.
- Monitor quality hold points and ensure compliance with Fieldview and quality assurance processes.
- Escalate programme or quality risks to the Project Director and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain a well‑presented site environment aligned with Berkeley’s customer journey and brand standards.
- Support and develop the wider site team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing culture.
Experience required
- Significant experience within residential construction or property development.
- Proven ability managing large packages, phases or blocks on complex developments.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate site teams and subcontractors.
- Excellent organisational capability and the ability to manage programme pressures.
- A collaborative approach and confidence working with technical, commercial and project teams.
- A strong commitment to quality, safety and customer outcomes.
Why join us?
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
- Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
- Private pension plan.
- Group life assurance.
The standard default full‑time working hours in the office are 8am‑5pm with core working hours 9am‑4pm.
Internal applicants: If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.
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