Site Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Cambridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Site Management NHBC Standards SMSTS CSCS First Aid Leadership Subcontractor Management Health & Safety

FULL DESCRIPTION

Site Manager – Tier 1 Residential Developer

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + Benefits + Car Allowance
Type: Permanent

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a key phase of the development, ensuring delivery is safe, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors, and report directly to the Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all on-site operations from groundworks through to completion
  • Manage and coordinate subcontractors and site personnel
  • Ensure strict adherence to health & safety regulations
  • Drive the construction programme and manage key milestones
  • Maintain exceptional quality control in line with company and NHBC standards
  • Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings
  • Manage materials, logistics, and site resources efficiently
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, and senior management
  • Ensure accurate site reporting and documentation

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager within residential construction, ideally with a Tier 1 developer or main contractor
  • Strong knowledge of NHBC standards and UK building regulations
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple trades and deliver to tight deadlines
  • SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications (essential)

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £55,000 – £60,000
  • Car allowance
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile development with a Tier 1 developer
  • Clear pathway for career progression within a market-leading organisation
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