Luxury Villa Site Lead – Cape Town

Utopiadesign; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

On-site role in Cape Town

Luxury villa projects

Job summary

Utopiadesign in Cape Town seeks a Senior Site Manager to lead on all-ground construction of a high-end luxury villa. You will bridge remote design teams with on-site activity, ensuring quality, schedules, and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering or Architecture background, 5+ years in SA site roles, luxury residential project experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Project, and strong knowledge of local codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• Post-graduate studies in Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in construction site roles.
• 3 full-cycle SA projects, luxury villa experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project and related tools.
• Strong knowledge of local building codes and regulations.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site activities, ensuring compliance with codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and address safety or quality concerns.
• Ensure construction follows approved plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Head of Construction to manage schedules, resources, and procurement.
• Maintain high standards of quality control reflecting design craftsmanship.
• Monitor site expenses to align with the approved budget; identify cost-efficient solutions.
• Coordinate subcontractors and on-site teams to keep workflow steady.
• Step in for the Head of Construction when needed and participate in key decisions.
• Serve as main contact between site and wider project team, including the Head of Construction.

Skills

Leadership

On-site management

Quality control

Budget management

Team coordination

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Post-graduate studies in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Job description

Utopiadesign in Cape Town seeks a Senior Site Manager to lead on all-ground construction of a high-end luxury villa. You will bridge remote design teams with on-site activity, ensuring quality, schedules, and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering or Architecture background, 5+ years in SA site roles, luxury residential project experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Project, and strong knowledge of local codes.