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<h3 >Trainee New Homes Sales / Client Services Executive - Uxbridge</h3>Kickstart your property sales career and earn while you learn.Salary: £30-35k basic + circa £10k commission (OTE £40-45k)Hours: Monday - Friday (occasional Saturdays)A rare entry-level role for polished, ambitious, client-facing candidates from hospitality, retail, or junior estate agency backgrounds.You'll gain hands-on experience in new homes sales, qualifying leads, managing clients, and learning property sales systems. With 10 active sites and a rich database of marketing-generated leads, you'll make an immediate impact and develop skills for future senior sales roles.Why this role?<ul ><li >Competive entry pay: £30-35k basic + commission (up to £45k total package).</li><li >Real career progression: fast-track into sales with one of the most established developer in the UK and UAE. </li><li >Learn key sales skills: lead qualification, client management, cross-selling, and CRM systems.</li><li >Structured hours: Monday -Friday, 9am-6pm in stunning, modern office in Uxbridge.</li></ul>Who we're looking for:<ul ><li >Junior estate agents, client services professionals, or hospitality/retail candidates with excellent phone and client-facing skills.</li><li >Confident, polished, and target-driven individuals.</li><li >Organised and proactive, with a professional approach.</li></ul>Start your new homes sales career in a role where your talent is recognised, rewarded, and developed!

Trainee New Homes Sales - Hayes (NW London)

Senior Site Manager - Large-Scale Multi-Phase Residential Development (North London) Salary: Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Location: North London We're seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join the delivery team on a flagship multi-phase residential scheme in North London. Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager, you'll take day-to-day responsibility for leading site operations across several blocks, managing a team of Block Managers and Assistant Site Managers to ensure quality, programme, and safety standards are achieved.<h3>The Role</h3><ul><li> Take full responsibility for the delivery of multiple residential blocks within a major live project.</li><li> Oversee and support a team of Block Managers and their Assistants, ensuring smooth coordination across all site activities.</li><li> Work closely with the Senior Project Manager and wider project team to monitor progress against programme targets and budgets.</li><li> Drive quality assurance, compliance, and health &amp; safety standards at every stage of construction.</li><li> Manage subcontractors, sequencing, and logistics on a busy, multi-phase site.</li><li> Lead progress meetings, provide regular reporting, and proactively identify risks or delays.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li> Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments (ideally RC frame).</li><li> Strong technical and construction knowledge, with the ability to read drawings, spot issues early, and ensure build quality.</li><li> Excellent organisational and leadership skills - able to motivate and guide multiple teams on a complex, high-value project.</li><li> A solid understanding of programme management, sequencing, and project planning.</li><li> SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications are essential.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li> Competitive salary up to £85,000</li><li> Car allowance and annual bonus</li><li> Opportunity to work on a landmark scheme with a leading developer / main contractor</li><li> Career progression into Project Management for the right individual</li></ul> If you're an experienced Senior Site Manager ready to take ownership of a major residential development and lead a talented on-site team, we'd love to hear from you.

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<h3 >New Homes Sales Consultant - Maidenhead (Temp-to-Perm)</h3>Immediate start | Full-time Looking for a high-earning, client-facing property sales role where you can make an immediate impact?Join a premium residential development as a New Homes Sales Consultant for a 3-month temp-to-perm contract. This is a perfect opportunity for experienced new homes sales professionals, estate agents, or luxury retail experts who are polished, confident, and ready to shine!Why this role stands out:<ul ><li >High earning potential: weekly pay, day rates of £120-£134 per shift (£35k basic annualised).</li><li >Flexible, lifestyle-friendly hours: 10am - 6pm working hours, skip the rush hour traffic. </li><li >Professional, client-facing environment: work with premium new build homes and high-quality buyers</li><li >Immediate impact &amp; recognition: manage your own pipeline and see results quickly.</li></ul>Who we're looking for:<ul ><li >Someone experienced in property sales, or similar high end client-facing roles.</li><li >Polished, professional, confident, and approachable.</li><li >Target-driven, organised, and reliable.</li><li >Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li></ul>If you want to earn more, work in a professional environment, and use your sales skills to the full, this could be the role for you!

New Homes Sales Consultant - Contract - Maidenhead (£35k) 

<div ><div tabindex="-1"><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col grow"><div ><div ><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling">New Homes Sales Executive - Nuneaton, Warwickshire</div></div></div></div></div></div><div ><div tabindex="-1"><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col grow"><div ><div ><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling">Earn what you're worth, progress fast, and work in a role that rewards your talent.This is an opportunity for ambitious, polished professionals from estate agency, luxury retail, or hospitality backgrounds to join a supportive, high-performing sales team and excel in new homes sales.Salary: £29k-£33k basic + generous commission / OTE Hours: 10am -6pm, 5 days per week, 1 weekend off in 6Step into a high-performing new homes sales role at a premium residential development in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.If you're polished, confident, and target-driven, this is your chance to turn your property sales skills into real reward!Why you'll love this role:<ul ><li >High earning potential: generous basic + commission for every sale.</li><li >Career progression: gain full exposure to the sales cycle and grow into senior roles.</li><li >Work-life balance: working 10am - 6pm, you can say goodbye to the rush hour.</li><li >Professional environment: interact with clients, solicitors, and mortgage brokers in a premium setting.</li><li >Autonomy &amp; recognition: manage your own sales pipeline and see the results of your hard work.</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul ><li >Estate agency, new homes, or property sales experience preferred.</li><li >Confident, charismatic, and customer-focused.</li><li >Strong communicator, organised, and target-driven.</li><li >Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

New Homes Sales Negotiator - Nuneaton - £45k

External Site Manager - Major Residential Development - North London Salary: £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus Location: North London Company Type: Large-Scale Residential Developer<hr /> The Opportunity We're working with a leading UK residential developer delivering a multi-phase, £100m+ flagship project in North London. They are seeking an experienced External Site Manager to oversee key elements of the external works packages, including windows, brickwork, scaffolding, and GRC façades, on a major live site. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who thrives on delivering high-quality finishes, managing complex interfaces, and working within a structured and reputable development business.<hr /> Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and coordinate all external envelope works on a multi-phase residential project.</li><li>Oversee subcontractor performance across brickwork, scaffolding, window installation, and GRC façade systems.</li><li>Ensure works are completed to programme, quality, and safety standards.</li><li>Liaise closely with the Project Manager, Design Team, and commercial team to manage progress and resolve technical issues.</li><li>Maintain compliance with company H&amp;S procedures and statutory regulations.</li><li>Drive quality assurance on all external elements to achieve a best-in-class finish.</li></ul><hr /> About You<ul><li>Proven experience as a Site Manager or External Works Manager with a developer or main contractor.</li><li>Background in delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use schemes (£100m+).</li><li>Strong technical understanding of envelope and façade systems.</li><li>Excellent coordination, leadership, and communication skills.</li><li>SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications essential.</li></ul><hr /> What's on Offer<ul><li>£65,000 base salary</li><li>Car allowance + performance bonus</li><li>Opportunity to work on one of North London's most high-profile developments.</li><li>Long-term career progression within a leading UK developer.</li></ul>

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<h3 >Site Manager - High-End Bespoke New Build (Single Dwelling)</h3>Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham Start Date: January 2026 (demolition commencing shortly) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceAn established and design-led residential developer is looking for an experienced Site Manager to deliver a high-end bespoke new build home in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The project will begin with demolition and progress through groundworks, substructure and full build-out to completion.This is a key role within a growing business that delivers a mixture of luxury new builds and design and build renovation projects. The successful candidate will have end-to-end experience of managing bespoke residential builds, with a strong understanding of quality, detail and client expectations.<h4 >The Company</h4>The business operates across two main divisions:<ul ><li >New Build Developments: Typically 6-8 unit schemes aimed at the high-end market, with plans to scale up in size and scope over the coming years.</li><li >Design &amp; Build Renovations and Extensions: Large-scale projects for private homeowners, typically from £500k to £1m+, including several full demolitions and rebuilds of entirely bespoke new homes.</li></ul>The company has built a strong reputation for its quality of build, personal approach, and ability to deliver complex, high-value homes to exacting standards.<h4 >The Role</h4>As Site Manager, you'll take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, overseeing all aspects of the build from demolition through to final handover. You'll manage subcontractors, coordinate with the in-house team and external consultants, and ensure the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and client satisfaction are maintained.Key responsibilities include:<ul ><li >Managing site activities, labour and subcontractors to deliver on time and to programme</li><li >Ensuring all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to specification</li><li >Overseeing quality control and ensuring a premium level of finish throughout</li><li >Maintaining strong communication with clients, designers, and project managers</li><li >Managing site logistics, materials, and sequencing to ensure smooth project delivery</li></ul><h4 >About You</h4><ul ><li >Proven experience managing bespoke or high-end residential projects from start to finish</li><li >Strong technical understanding of all build stages, including groundwork, structure, and fit-out</li><li >Excellent organisational and communication skills</li><li >A hands-on, detail-focused approach and a genuine pride in delivering exceptional homes</li><li >Experience working on single dwellings or small luxury developments preferred</li></ul><h4 >What's on Offer</h4><ul ><li >The chance to lead a prestigious one-off new build in a sought-after location</li><li >A long-term role within a business that is expanding and investing in its future growth</li><li >Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities to progress</li></ul>

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