Site Manager

Site Manager

Location: Lakenheath, Suffolk
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + car allowance + benefits
Developer: National PLC Housebuilder

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a leading national PLC housebuilder on a major residential development in Lakenheath, Suffolk.

The development will comprise approximately 350 traditional-build homes, ranging from 2, 3 and 4-bedroom properties. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially aware Site Manager to play a key role in delivering a high-quality residential scheme for an established and highly regarded housebuilder.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the development, ensuring that homes are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating all site activities throughout the traditional build process.

• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, company procedures and statutory requirements.

• Driving build programmes and ensuring plots are delivered in line with agreed construction schedules.

• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to maintain productivity and workmanship standards.

• Maintaining rigorous quality control throughout all stages of construction.

• Monitoring progress against programme, identifying potential issues and implementing effective solutions.

• Working closely with the Contracts Manager, technical teams, commercial department and customer care team.

• Ensuring NHBC standards and building regulations are consistently met.

• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment.

• Supporting the successful handover of completed homes to customers.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within the residential housebuilding sector.

• A strong background in traditional build construction.

• Experience managing residential developments, ideally within a PLC housebuilder environment.

• NVQ Level 4 or above in Construction Site Supervision/Management, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• A strong understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and build programmes.

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• The ability to manage subcontractors effectively and drive a site team towards key delivery targets.

• A proactive, quality-focused approach with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

For more information contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office 

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