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
Salary description
£60000.00 - £65000.00 per year