Senior Site Manager

Saffron Housing Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saffron Housing Trust in Norwich is seeking a Senior Site Manager to assume ownership of residential developments from start to finish. You will lead site operations, manage subcontractors and resources, and ensure programmes and budgets stay on track to deliver high-quality homes.

We value leaders who can drive safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, with proven volume housebuilding experience and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager in a volume housebuilding environment.
• Strong leadership to manage high-performing teams.
• Excellent planning, organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of construction processes, NHBC requirements and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of a residential development, ensuring health, safety, quality and site presentation.
• Own build programmes and budgets, driving projects to meet targets and deadlines.
• Manage and motivate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Coordinate site operations, resources, materials and labour to achieve high build quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with planning requirements, building regulations, NHBC standards and company policies.
• Carry out inspections, oversee plot handovers and deliver finished homes for customers.

Skills

Senior Site Manager

Site leadership

Planning & budgeting

Health & safety

Team management

CSCS Card

SMSTS

First Aid

Construction knowledge

Job description

Fulltime: 37hrs
Proposed Interview Date: TBC

We're looking for a Senior Site Manager to take ownership of residential developments from start to finish. You'll lead site operations, manage subcontractors and resources, ensure programmes and budgets stay on track, and play a key role in delivering outstanding customer satisfaction.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the day-to-day management of a residential development, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and site presentation.
• Taking ownership of build programmes and budgets, driving projects forward to meet production targets and delivery deadlines.
• Managing and motivating site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Coordinating site operations, resources, materials, and labour to achieve exceptional build quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring compliance with planning requirements, building regulations, NHBC standards, and company policies.
• Carrying out inspections, overseeing plot handovers, and delivering outstanding finished homes for customers.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within a volume housebuilding environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
• Excellent planning, organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• A passion for quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• A good understanding of construction processes, build sequencing, health and safety legislation, and NHBC requirements.
• Valid CSCS Card, SMSTS and First Aid certification, alongside a full UK driving licence.

This is an opportunity to be part of a business that values quality craftsmanship, teamwork, and customer experience, while giving you the autonomy to lead and deliver successful developments.

This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check

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