Site Manager - Commercial Construction

ARC Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ipswich is seeking a Commercial Build Site Manager for a major new-build project. The ideal candidate will manage site operations, ensuring quality, safety, and budget goals are met. Strong leadership and experience in commercial builds are essential. The role requires good communication skills, planning expertise, and the ability to lead subcontractor coordination. Competitive salary of £70,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering commercial builds (industrial, offices, retail, education, or similar).
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and quality control.
• Able to interpret drawings, foresee challenges, and implement practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all site activities across the commercial build programme.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site labour, suppliers, and logistics.
• Oversee all structural, envelope, and internal fit‑out stages.
• Monitor and report on progress, programme, and risk.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Construction sequencing

Subcontractor coordination

Quality control

Problem-solving

Proactive attitude

Education

Construction-related qualification

Job description

Commercial Build Site Manager

Location: Ipswich
Salary: £70,000
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Commercial Build Site Manager to take leadership of a major new‑build project in Ipswich. You will be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day delivery of a large‑scale commercial build, ensuring programme, quality, health and safety, and budget targets are met. This role is ideal for a driven Site Manager with strong main contracting experience who thrives on delivering high‑quality commercial spaces and leading site operations from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all site activities across the commercial build programme, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, and on schedule.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site labour, suppliers, and logistics.
• Oversee all structural, envelope, and internal fit‑out stages through to handover.
• Monitor and report on progress, programme, and risk, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain site records including RAMS, daily diaries, quality checks, and handover documentation.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Design Manager, and commercial team to deliver the project efficiently and to budget.
• Drive high standards of workmanship and promote a positive safety culture on site.

About You

• Proven experience delivering commercial builds (industrial, offices, retail, education, or similar).
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive performance.
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and quality control.
• Able to interpret drawings, foresee challenges, and implement practical solutions.
• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware.

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS (Managers / Professionals)
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Construction‑related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) beneficial but not essential

For further information, contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office.