Site Manager - Commercial Construction

ARC (Norwich) Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Commercial Build Site Manager to lead a major project in Ipswich. You will manage site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance while coordinating with subcontractors and overseeing all phases of construction. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and proven experience in commercial builds. This full-time role offers a salary of £70,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering commercial builds (industrial, offices, retail, education, or similar).
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and quality control.
• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware.

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.
• Monitor and report on progress, programme, and risk, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Construction sequencing

Quality control

Education

Construction-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

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.