Senior Site Manager

Knightwood Associates; Norwich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national housebuilder is seeking a Senior Site Manager for a major new-build housing development in Norwich. The role involves overseeing approximately 300 traditional build units, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance with safety and design standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in managing large-volume housing projects and will possess SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications. This position offers a competitive package and strong career prospects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering large-volume traditional builds.
• Strong technical expertise and programme management ability.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site activities while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors and supply chain across busy builds.
• Ensure compliance with NHBC requirements and company policy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Subcontractor management

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS card

First Aid certification

Job description

Senior Site Manager - Volume Housebuilder

Norwich

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading national housebuilder for an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee a major new-build housing development in Norwich, comprising circa 300 traditional build units across 3, 4 and 5-bedroom family homes.

This is a flagship scheme for a business recognised for strong design standards, efficient delivery and award- winning quality. The appointed Senior Site Manager will take responsibility for day-to-day operations, managing a multi-plot programme from early stages through to phased handovers, ensuring consistently high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily site activities while maintaining programme, quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour and supply chain across a busy, fast-paced build.
• Drive exceptional build quality across multiple traditional build house types.
• Maintain close collaboration with commercial, technical and sales teams to support delivery targets.
• Ensure compliance with NHBC requirements, company policy and best practice in health & safety.
• Manage phased completions, handovers and customer care to a high standard.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable experience delivering large-volume traditional build housing schemes with a reputable or national builder.
• Strong technical expertise, sequencing knowledge and programme management ability.
• Excellent leadership, communication and subcontractor management skills.

SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid essential.

The Opportunity

A fantastic chance to lead a high-profile Norwich development for a successful and respected volume housebuilder. This role offers strong long-term career prospects, excellent support and a highly competitive package.