Construction Site Manager

CPR Recruitment; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and development firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a new 60-bed care home project in Lowestoft. The role requires proven experience in managing residential or care home projects. Key responsibilities include overseeing site operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing subcontractors. Certifications in SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to lead a prominent construction project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing residential or care home projects of £5m+.
• Excellent understanding of current health & safety standards and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all site operations, meeting programme, budget, and quality targets.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and trades.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Report regularly to senior management and client teams.
• Manage site logistics, materials, and resource planning.
• Drive quality assurance and snagging processes.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organisational skills

Health & safety compliance

Collaboration

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Black Card preferred)

First Aid certification

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly reputable construction and development firm with a strong portfolio in the commercial and residential care sector. They are about to break ground on a brand-new 60-bed care home project in Lowestoft and are seeking an experienced and driven Site Manager to lead delivery on site.

The Project:

This is a purpose-built, high-specification care home designed to meet modern standards of elderly care, including dementia-friendly design features.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of all site operations, ensuring programme, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Coordination and supervision of subcontractors and trades.
• Maintain a strong focus on health & safety, ensuring full compliance with regulations.
• Regular reporting to senior management and client teams.
• Management of site logistics, materials, and resource planning.
• Drive quality assurance and snagging process.

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing residential or care home projects (ideally £5m+ in value).
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card preferred), and First Aid certifications essential.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent understanding of current health & safety standards and building regulations.
• Able to work collaboratively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

If you are interested in this position as a site manager in Lowestoft please call Georgia at CPR Recruitment