Site Manager

ARC (Norwich) Ltd; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National PLC Housebuilder is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead a major residential development in Lakenheath, Suffolk, delivering 350 traditional-build homes to high standards. You will manage day-to-day site activities, safety, quality, and programme targets, coordinating subcontractors and teams to ensure on-time handover to customers.

The ideal candidate will have proven residential-site management experience, a strong background in traditional build construction, NVQ4+ in

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within the residential housebuilding sector.
• Strong background in traditional build construction.
• NVQ Level 4 or above in Construction Site Supervision/Management or equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and build programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities across the traditional build process.
• Coordinate all site activities and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Drive build programmes and deliver plots on time and to programme.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to maintain productivity and workmanship.
• Maintain rigorous quality control throughout all stages of construction.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement effective solutions.
• Work with Contracts Manager, technical teams, commercial and customer care teams.
• Ensure NHBC standards and building regulations are met.
• Maintain a safe, organised and efficient site environment.
• Support successful handover of completed homes to customers.

Skills

Site management

Residential housebuilding

Traditional build

Health and safety

Quality assurance

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 4+ in Construction Site Supervision/Management

Job description

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.