Current Vacancies

We have an opportunity for a Site Manager to join our team and based at our site at Chediston Place site in Halesworth on a permanent contract. This development is traditional build homes to the high standards Hopkins Homes is known for — with meticulous attention to detail, premium materials, and a sense of style that complements modern lifestyles. Aim of the role  Responsible for managing the construction of a residential development including all associated pre and post housebuilding works. Ensuring that targets are met regarding Health and Safety, delivery against the build programme, quality, customer service and cost.  Duties will include: Ensuring compliance on site at all times to the company Health and Safety standards and processes, NHBC standards, building regulations, and overall quality standards Co-ordinating labour and resources on site to deliver the build programme on larger developments, and to proactively schedule in trades to ensure optimum delivery Undertaking company directed quality control procedures and inspections at the correct timings and rectifying any defects so as not to incur additional cost, time delays, or reduction in the final quality Monitoring and controlling the cost of production, and approving payment to contractors and trades where appropriate Initiating and attending plot inspections with the Local Building Inspector or NHBC, taking corrective action to ensure a minimum of RI’s/BRI’s Carrying out toolbox talks or similar on-site briefings to influence, gain commitment, and to drive best practice; To display a proactive approach to mitigating risk, build sequencing, and overall quality on site Liaising proactively with other internal departments, externals suppliers and partners to ensure the build programme is achieved Working with Sales through regular build/ sales meetings to ensure smooth and controlled delivery of homes for customers To deliver a high standard of site presentation at all times Carrying out New Home Demos with the Sales Advisor and customer(s) to give a good demonstration of the home, answering any questions, and rectifying any issues before Legal Completion With the support of the Contracts Manager, ensure the on-site construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the site’s workload and resources Showing a good behavioural example in all aspects of health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, and professionalism

Our land acquisition teams play a critical role in identifying and securing sites for future housing developments. Professionals in this field combine market insight and negotiation skills to source viable land opportunities that align with our strategic growth objectives. It’s a dynamic and rewarding area of the business, offering the chance to directly influence the success and scale of new developments.   Role Overview The Land and Planning Administrator provides essential administrative support to the Land and Partnerships team, ensuring the smooth running of land acquisition, planning applications, legal processes, and affordable housing partnership activities. This role is key in maintaining accurate records, coordinating documentation, supporting stakeholder relationships, and assisting in the progression of land and partnership opportunities from identification through to acquisition and delivery.   Key Responsibilities Maintain and update land acquisition databases, partnership schedules, and filing systems Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documentation Coordinate legal documents, contracts, and correspondence with solicitors, agents, consultants, housing associations, and local authority partners Track key land-related deadlines, agreements, partnership milestones, and funding submission dates Arrange meetings, site visits, and team diaries across land, planning, and affordable housing partnership activities Take accurate minutes at land, planning, and partnership meetings, ensuring actions are recorded, distributed, and followed up Prepare reports, presentations, board papers, and partnership updates for land opportunities and affordable housing schemes Manage invoices, budgets, consultant fee tracking, and support financial monitoring of partnership schemes against agreed KPIs Support the team in conducting land research, due diligence, and viability data gathering for potential sites and partnership opportunities Liaise with local authorities, landowners, housing associations, affordable housing providers, and external stakeholders to support the progression of schemes Build and maintain strong working relationships with affordable housing providers and institutional stakeholders to support partnership opportunities and site delivery Assist in the coordination and administration of partnership agreements, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and internal processes Support the Land and Partnerships team in monitoring housing policy updates, funding streams, and market trends relevant to affordable housing delivery Ensure all documentation is compliant, accurate, and securely stored in line with company and regulatory requirements

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team and based on our residential development at Delapre Point, Ransome Road (NN4 8DE) on a permanent contract. Duties include: Support the Site Manager in coordinating trades, and directing labour and materials to meet the production programme Work in conjunction with the Sales Team to ensure that regular Build/Sales meetings are attended, all Build/Sales procedures are adhered to, and inspections of all show homes are carried out Accept responsibility for such duties and responsibilities as the Site Manager may determine; and as and when required, deputise for the Site Manager Support the Site Manager in ensuring that the on-site Construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities Provide full support to site workers in achieving their job responsibilities through communication, training and development, and the organisation of the site’s workload and resources Be responsible or delivering excellent customer service in line with company guidelines Implement and comply with Safety, Health, and Environment policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and established best practice Develop an organisational culture within projects that embodies the company values Establish and maintain the best relationship with the client, through and beyond construction to satisfactory completion, and deliver improved value to the client and company

We have an opportunity for a Telescopic Forklift Driver to join our team working at our Taylors Green Housing development.   Aim of the post: To manage and control the delivery of materials on a residential development construction site and the distribution of materials in accordance with the build programme. Working with the Site teams to meet delivery targets.   Duties include:   Regularly communicate with the Site Manager to keep up to date with any changes to the construction programme Advise Site Manager of any shortages of blocks, bricks and level of silo mix to prevent construction delays Ensure all deliveries are checked for quality and correct quantities when delivered, and record any defective or short deliveries in conjunction with the Site Manager and Materials Controller where applicable Store and label materials correctly in the storage areas supplied Ensure any waste materials are loaded into the correct site skips so waste control can be managed Ensure the forklift is inspected daily for maintenance purposes, and weekly inspections are recorded in the Plant Register Ensure the forklift is clean and roadworthy at all times, and carry out routine maintenance Ensure plant attachments are inspected on a weekly basis and recorded in the Plant Register Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times and report any issues directly to the Site Manager Ensure materials are loaded out on platforms to allow for the loading bay gates to be closed at all times

We have an opportunity for a Telescopic Forklift Driver to join our team working at our Alston Grange Housing development on a 9 month fixed term basis.    Aim of the post: To manage and control the delivery of materials on a residential development construction site and the distribution of materials in accordance with the build programme. Working with the Site teams to meet delivery targets.   Duties include:   Regularly communicate with the Site Manager to keep up to date with any changes to the construction programme Advise Site Manager of any shortages of blocks, bricks and level of silo mix to prevent construction delays Ensure all deliveries are checked for quality and correct quantities when delivered, and record any defective or short deliveries in conjunction with the Site Manager and Materials Controller where applicable Store and label materials correctly in the storage areas supplied Ensure any waste materials are loaded into the correct site skips so waste control can be managed Ensure the forklift is inspected daily for maintenance purposes, and weekly inspections are recorded in the Plant Register Ensure the forklift is clean and roadworthy at all times, and carry out routine maintenance Ensure plant attachments are inspected on a weekly basis and recorded in the Plant Register Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times and report any issues directly to the Site Manager Ensure materials are loaded out on platforms to allow for the loading bay gates to be closed at all times

We have an opportunity for a Labourer to join our team on our Taylors Green housing development on a 9-month fixed term contract.  Our labourers are key to maintaining safe and tidy building sites as well as supporting the care of materials and waste.  Duties include: Ensure compound and welfare facilities are maintained Ensure all plots under construction are kept tidy by all trades Walk round plots under construction on a daily basis to ensure there are no surplus materials discarded Ensure all waste across the site is segregated and recycled following company guidelines Inspect all on-site signage including all large sale signs, plot signs, safety signs etc., and ensure that signs are always clean and in good repair Carry out all works on site as instructed by the Site Manager, and in line with company standards and procedures Take personal responsibility for Health and Safety on site and report any instances of breaches to the site manager Ensure that all protection of fixed material is carried out by the sub-contractor who fits it, in line with company procedures Ensure that protection of fixed material is maintained to the last possible moment and notify the Site Manager of anyone permanently removing or abusing the protective materials Check show home gardens and public open spaces on a weekly basis and remove any items of rubbish which may have blown onto these areas

We have an opportunity for a Labourer to join our team on our The Pastures housing development on a 9 month fixed term contract.  Our labourers are key to maintaining safe and tidy building sites as well as supporting the care of materials and waste.  Duties include: Ensure compound and welfare facilities are maintained Ensure all plots under construction are kept tidy by all trades Walk round plots under construction on a daily basis to ensure there are no surplus materials discarded Ensure all waste across the site is segregated and recycled following company guidelines Inspect all on-site signage including all large sale signs, plot signs, safety signs etc., and ensure that signs are always clean and in good repair Carry out all works on site as instructed by the Site Manager, and in line with company standards and procedures Take personal responsibility for Health and Safety on site and report any instances of breaches to the site manager Ensure that all protection of fixed material is carried out by the sub-contractor who fits it, in line with company procedures Ensure that protection of fixed material is maintained to the last possible moment and notify the Site Manager of anyone permanently removing or abusing the protective materials Check show home gardens and public open spaces on a weekly basis and remove any items of rubbish which may have blown onto these areas

We are looking to recruit a Senior Estimator. The aim of the post is to work as part of our Commercial team and is responsible for preparing whole development budgets, estimates and cashflows from pre-land purchase to final budget estimate, prior to the handover to the Quantity Surveying and Buying teams. It provides accurate estimates to the Land and Planning department to assist in secure Land/Business opportunities as well as to maximise the cost effectiveness of developments. Your main responsibilities will include: Developing strong relationships with external consultants and other specialists Develop and maintain market awareness on materials and sub-contractor prices Maintain the database of standard cost allowances, and work closely with the commercial department to ensure cost assumptions are current Deliver detailed financial appraisals for new land bids and undertake cost and risk analysis for new sites Responsible for taking off quantities, procuring competitive quotations, analysing the results and producing finalisation documents Consider drawings and the employer’s requirements to understand the requirements of the tender documentation Once land is purchased ensure that the build cost budget is updated at regular intervals e.g. quarterly to ensure the appraisal remains robust and in line with build cost inflation. Also ensure the budget is updated at key milestones such as planning submission and for start on site budget. Consider sub-contract quotes and attendances to incorporate into estimates Visit site to establish site constraints etc, that may affect pricing strategy Be technically competent with a very good understanding of the building process Analyse and critique all information provided to the Department for cost effectiveness Explore and present innovative construction techniques to reduce cost Value engineer specifications and materials to enhance cost effectiveness

We have a new opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our Western region and managing sites in Somerset  on a permanent contract.    This post will manage the delivery of programmes of residential housing developments to company standard, ensuring that targets are met regarding Health and Safety, the delivery to build programme, quality, customer care, and cost.    Duties include:    Review site progress on a regular basis and co-ordinate the production and monitoring of build programmes  Lead and support multiple Site Teams, both during the pre-construction and construction phases Contribute to, and circulate Construction Phase Health and Plan, ensuring regular review to maintain adherence to safety procedures, as well as playing an active role in the SHE strategy  Ensure service delivery meets financial targets and operates within the agreed budget  Ensure plans and processes are in place to prioritise and delegate workloads to achieve contract objectives  Ensure organisational development, staff andother improvement plans are developed and deployed to maximise performance and delivery Conduct regular site visits and ensure regular site meetings are held  Allocate appropriate people to each contract, and ensure construction is consistently carried out to the highest quality  Be visible and approachable, and ensure communication to all team members is clear, regular and consistent  Review individuals progress against their Action Plan on a regular basis and ensure the 1:1 process is implemented through your teams to support departmental development   Assess and recommend the learning and development needs of production employees, and create individual targets for the department to promote meeting business objectives  Ensure all staff performance is managed through performance conversations, including setting out clear key work objectives aligned with the Service Plan  Ensure service delivery reinforces company values and ensure alignment of vision and strategy