Senior Site Manager

Avocet recruitment ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avocet Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take lead on a major residential development in Abingdon, Oxon. The role offers £70,000–£75,000 plus package, with a start around Nov/Dec 2026 or later, on a permanent basis.

You will report to the Construction Manager and oversee day-to-day site operations, safety, programme, quality, and handover of up to 350 homes. The position requires strong leadership of subcontractors and trades and close collaboration with commercial and

Qualifications

• Experience leading residential housing developments.
• Strong ability to plan, sequence and manage site activities.
• Excellent health & safety awareness and site discipline.
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors and trades on busy sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations to deliver on programme and quality.
• Oversee subcontractors and site labour; coordinate trades and activities.
• Maintain health and safety standards and enforce quality control.
• Keep accurate site records and progress reporting; support handover of properties.
• Collaborate with commercial and technical teams to resolve on-site issues.

Skills

Site management

Residential housing

Planning & scheduling

Health & safety

Communication

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Site Manager - Abingdon, Oxon

£70,000 - £75,000 + package | Permanent

Award Winning Quality Developer with impressive pipeline of work

Start Nov /Dec 2026 ( or later if on notice period)

We're working with a well-established residential developer on a major new development in Abingdon, and they're looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to kick of this new community development of high quality houses.

The development will deliver a significant new community, including up to 350 new homes, alongside associated infrastructure, landscaping, open space and community facilities.

This is a great opportunity for a Site Manager who enjoys being hands-on and wants to be involved in a sizeable residential development from the early stages through to completion.

The Role

Reporting into the Construction Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring the development is delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing subcontractors and site labour on a day-to-day basis Planning and coordinating construction activities
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety across the site
• Ensuring work is completed to programme and specification
• Managing quality and ensuring defects are kept to a minimum
• Coordinating trades and subcontractors
• Working closely with the commercial and technical teams
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress
• Ensuring the site is kept organised, safe and well presented
• Supporting the successful handover of completed properties

About You

We're looking for an experienced Site Manager with a background in residential housebuilding and a good understanding of traditional construction methods.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience managing residential housing developments
• A strong understanding of construction programmes and sequencing
• Experience managing subcontractors and trades
• Excellent health & safety awareness
• Good quality control and attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in what they deliver, can manage a busy site effectively and works well as part of a wider team