Site Manager

ARC Group; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

National PLC Housebuilder seeks an experienced Site Manager for a major residential development in Lakenheath, Suffolk. You will lead day-to-day site operations, ensure safety, quality and programme delivery on a 350-home project.

Role involves coordinating trades, managing subcontractors, and driving build programmes under NHBC standards. Attractive package with car allowance and benefits in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager in residential housebuilding.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and build programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all site activities throughout the traditional build process.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Drive build programmes and ensure plots are delivered on time per schedules.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to maintain productivity and workmanship standards.
• Maintain rigorous quality control throughout all stages of construction.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify issues with effective solutions.
• Collaborate with Contracts Manager, technical teams and commercial/customer care.
• Ensure NHBC standards and building regulations are consistently met.
• Maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment.
• Support handover of completed homes to customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Subcontractor management

Education

NVQ Level 4+ in Construction

Job description

Site Manager

Location: Lakenheath, Suffolk

Salary: £60,000-£65,000 + car allowance + benefits

Developer: National PLC Housebuilder

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a leading national PLC housebuilder on a major residential development in Lakenheath, Suffolk.

The development will comprise approximately 350 traditional-build homes, ranging from 2, 3 and 4-bedroom properties. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially aware Site Manager to play a key role in delivering a high-quality residential scheme for an established and highly regarded housebuilder.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the development, ensuring that homes are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating all site activities throughout the traditional build process.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, company procedures and statutory requirements.
• Driving build programmes and ensuring plots are delivered in line with agreed construction schedules.
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to maintain productivity and workmanship standards.
• Maintaining rigorous quality control throughout all stages of construction.
• Monitoring progress against programme, identifying potential issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Working closely with the Contracts Manager, technical teams, commercial department and customer care team.
• Ensuring NHBC standards and building regulations are consistently met.
• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment.
• Supporting the successful handover of completed homes to customers.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within the residential housebuilding sector.
• A strong background in traditional build construction.
• Experience managing residential developments, ideally within a PLC housebuilder environment.
• NVQ Level 4 or above in Construction Site Supervision/Management, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• A strong understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and build programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage subcontractors effectively and drive a site team towards key delivery targets.
• A proactive, quality-focused approach with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

For more information contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office