Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager

Gilbert & Goode ¦ Cornwall & Devon

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Pension
• Medical Healthcare (Medicash)

Build more than homes. Build communities. Build a career.

Gilbert & Goode is a leading South West housebuilder, renowned for delivering high-quality homes and creating thriving, sustainable communities across Cornwall and Devon. Founded in 1972, we have over 50 years’ experience in building inspiring places to live and providing outstanding customer experiences — recognised by our 2026 In-house Platinum Award for Customer Satisfaction.

We are now looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the successful delivery of our residential developments across Cornwall and Devon.

As Senior Site Manager, you will play a key leadership role across one or more developments, taking full responsibility for site performance, quality, safety, programme and budget.

You’ll:

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of residential developments, ensuring homes are built safely, on programme and to specification
• Champion the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
• Manage and motivate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Act as a visible leader on site, supporting, mentoring and developing other Site Managers
• Work collaboratively with Commercial, Sales and Customer Care teams to deliver an excellent customer journey
• Maintain strong relationships with inspectors, stakeholders and warranty providers (NHBC / Premier)
• Monitor progress, manage budgets and build releases, and drive continuous improvement

This is a senior, trusted role where your experience and judgement will directly influence outcomes and reputation.

? What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from individuals who bring strong leadership, technical expertise and a people-first mindset.

You’ll need:

• Proven experience at Site Manager / Senior Site Manager level on large, sales-led residential developments
• In-depth knowledge of housebuilding, building regulations, H&S and NHBC standards
• Experience managing teams, contractors and multiple stakeholders
• SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS Manager Card and relevant construction qualifications
• Confidence managing budgets, programmes and customer expectations
• A calm, resilient and solutions-focused approach

Experience with timber frame, traditional build and mentoring other managers would be an advantage.

?? Why Join Gilbert & Goode?

Bring your skills to a company with a strong regional reputation and a values-led purpose.

?? We build more than homes — we create places where life unfolds.
At Gilbert & Goode, we are committed to “building inspiring homes and creating lasting memories”, placing customers at the heart of everything we do.

?? Award-winning customer satisfaction.
We proudly hold the In-house 2026 Platinum Award for Customer Satisfaction, reflecting the trust our customers place in us and the exceptional buying experience we deliver.

?? A leading regional housebuilder with purpose.
Since 1972, Gilbert & Goode has grown into one of the South West’s most respected new homes developers, creating inspiring neighbourhoods across Cornwall and Devon.

?? Your work has real social value.
As part of Ocean Housing, our profits are gift-aided back to support the delivery of affordable housing. This means your contribution directly helps provide homes for local people and strengthens the communities we serve.

?? Community-first approach.
We believe the most successful developments are shaped by the people who live in them. Community voices influence our designs, ensuring our homes and neighbourhoods genuinely meet local needs.

Alongside this sense of purpose, you’ll join a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team, based at our St Austell headquarters with strong local roots and a deep commitment to the region.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported to perform at their best.

?? Our Benefits

We offer a flexible and supportive working environment, plus an excellent benefits package:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• 10% car allowance
• Professional membership fees paid
• Company sick pay scheme
• Workplace pension with death-in-service benefit
• Home office work payment
• Medicash health plan (including dental and optical cover)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Rewards and recognition programme
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies

?? Key Dates:

• Closing Date: Monday 26th of October 2026 at Midnight
• Interviews to be held: Tuesday 3rd of November 2026 at Stennack House, St Austell

If you’re an experienced Site Manager looking to step into a senior leadership role with a respected regional housebuilder – or already operating at Senior Site Manager level and looking for your next challenge – we’d love to hear from you.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications—so apply soon!

With a reputation for creating inspiring new homes, Gilbert & Goode has grown from humble beginnings in 1972 to become one of the South West’s leading new homes developers. Putting our customers at the heart of everything we do we are committed to delivering exceptional new homes that you will enjoy living in for years to come.

Gilbert & Goode is proud to promote and retain excellent relationships with local landowners, stakeholders and supply chain to bring the best opportunities, sustainable local products and services to create inspirational neighbourhoods whilst investing into the local community by making contributions towards highways, schools and local facilities.