Site / Finishing Manager

EA Associates; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

EA Associates is seeking an experienced Site/Finishing Manager to oversee the final stages of a small residential housing development in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. The role is a temporary/ fixed-term contract running from 16 November 2026 to April 2027, with a daily rate of £220–£250.

You will manage day-to-day site activities, coordinate subcontractors and trades, drive the finishing programme and ensure homes are completed to a high standard ahead of handover to the client.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the site through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and suppliers to complete works safely and in sequence.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and address delays promptly.
• Maintain a tidy, organised and professional site environment.
• Ensure adequate materials, labour and resources meet programme requirements.
• Oversee all interior and exterior finishing works.
• Carry out regular inspections to ensure workmanship meets standards.
• Identify and manage defects, snagging items and outstanding works.
• Coordinate snags to be rectified promptly and to a high standard.
• Ensure properties are fully completed, clean and presentable ahead of handover.
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety legislation and site procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and address issues promptly.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain site records including inspections, inductions and progress documentation.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specs and building regs.
• Drive the completion programme to achieve the April 2027 target.
• Prepare short-term work schedules and coordinate trades to avoid clashes.
• Liaise with Contracts Manager, project team and stakeholders on progress.
• Coordinate pre-handover inspections and snagging.
• Ensure completion documentation and handover information are obtained.
• Provide progress updates and escalate risks to the programme, quality or cost.

Job description

Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Start Date: 16 November 2026

Expected Completion: April 2027

Contract: Temporary / Fixed-Term Contract

Project: Small Residential Housing Development

Rate: £220 - £250 per day

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Site / Finishing Manager to oversee the final stages of a small residential housing development in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the day-to-day site activities, coordinating subcontractors and trades, driving the finishing programme and ensuring that homes are completed to a high standard, ready for handover to the client.

This is a temporary position commencing on 16 November 2026, with the development expected to reach completion in April 2027. The role would suit a practical, organised and proactive individual with residential construction experience and a strong focus on quality, programme and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management

• Manage the day-to-day running of the site through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and suppliers to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in the correct sequence.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and proactively address delays or issues.
• Maintain a tidy, organised and professional site environment.
• Ensure adequate materials, labour and resources are available to meet programme requirements.

Finishing and Quality Control

• Oversee all internal and external finishing works across the development.
• Carry out regular inspections to ensure workmanship meets the required standards and specifications.
• Identify, record and manage defects, snagging items and outstanding works.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure snags are rectified promptly and to an acceptable standard.
• Ensure properties are fully completed, clean and presentable ahead of inspections and handover.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all site activities are carried out in accordance with current health and safety legislation, site procedures and company requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure any issues are addressed promptly.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with site rules, risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain appropriate site records, including relevant inspections, inductions and progress documentation.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with the approved drawings, specifications and applicable building regulations.

Programme and Handover

• Drive the completion programme to achieve the anticipated April 2027 completion date.
• Prepare and maintain short-term work schedules and coordinate trades to avoid clashes and delays.
• Liaise with the Contracts Manager, project team, subcontractors and relevant stakeholders regarding progress and outstanding issues.
• Coordinate pre-handover inspections, snagging and the completion of outstanding works.
• Ensure all required completion documentation, certificates and handover information are obtained and collated.
• Provide regular progress updates and promptly escalates risks to programme, quality or cost