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Site Manager

Knightwood Associates Limited

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 65,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Site Manager for a high-profile 70-unit residential project in Cambridge. You'll oversee day-to-day operations, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in large-scale developments and relevant certifications. This is a great opportunity to work with a respected developer offering competitive salary and supportive environment.

Benefits

Long-term contract or permanent opportunity
Competitive salary or day rate
Supportive and professional team environment

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager on large-scale residential developments.
  • Track record of delivering multi-unit schemes (ideally 50+ units).
  • Excellent understanding of UK building regulations and NHBC standards.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all on-site activities for the 70-unit phase.
  • Manage subcontractors, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard.
  • Uphold all health & safety regulations and ensure best practices are followed.

Skills

Leadership
Coordination
Attention to detail

Education

SMSTS Certification
CSCS (Black or Gold card)
First Aid qualified

Job description

Salary/rate: Up to £65000.00 per annum + car allowance + package

We're working with a well-established and highly respected residential developer who are delivering a 200-unit scheme in Cambridge. As the project enters its next stage, we're looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to take the lead on a 70-unit phase, comprising a mix of houses and low-rise apartments.

The Role:
You'll be responsible for the successful day-to-day delivery of this phase, ensuring quality, safety, and programme targets are met. You'll report into the Project Manager and lead a team of assistant site managers, subcontractors, and trades on site.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all on-site activities for the 70-unit phase
  • Manage subcontractors, ensuring work is completed to spec, on time, and to a high standard
  • Uphold all health & safety regulations and ensure best practices are followed
  • Coordinate with the technical and commercial teams to resolve issues
  • Drive quality across the build, with a strong eye for detail
  • Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and ensure up-to-date site documentation
  • Maintain excellent communication with stakeholders and the wider site team

Ideal Candidate:

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager on large-scale residential developments
  • SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold card), First Aid qualified
  • Track record of delivering multi-unit schemes (ideally 50+ units)
  • Strong leadership and coordination skills
  • Able to manage programmes, subcontractors, and health & safety with minimal supervision
  • Excellent understanding of UK building regulations and NHBC standards

What's on Offer:

  • Long-term contract or permanent opportunity (depending on candidate preference)
  • Competitive salary or day rate
  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile project with a reputable developer
  • Supportive and professional team environment

If you're interested in this role please apply with your CV today!

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