Senior Site Manager

Knightwood Associates Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national housebuilder is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager for a major new-build development in Norwich comprising around 300 traditional build family homes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in large-volume traditional builds and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing daily site operations, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with health & safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary and long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-volume traditional build housing schemes.
• Proven ability in sequencing and programme management.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site activities maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors and supply chain operations.
• Drive build quality across various house types.
• Collaborate with commercial, technical, and sales teams.
• Manage phased completions and customer care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Subcontractor management

Technical expertise

Programme management

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Salary/rate: £75000.00 - £83000.00 per annum + car allowance + package + bonus

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.