Site Manager – High-End Residential Development

Velocity Recruitment · Cambridge, England

Site Manager – High-End Residential Development at Velocity Recruitment, based in Cambridge, England. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Cambridge, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
6 hours ago
Closes
19 Oct 2026
Sector
Site Manager

Reference https://velocityrecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=9719

About the role

Site Manager – High-End Residential Development

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: Up to £80,000 + Package
Employer: Established Residential Developer

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a highly reputable residential developer based in Hertfordshire, working on a prestigious new-build development in Cambridge.

The development comprises 210 bespoke houses and low-rise apartments, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a high-quality, design-led scheme.

You will take responsibility for managing the internal fit-out from 1st Fix through to completion, ensuring works are delivered to a consistently high standard, on programme and in line with the developer’s exacting quality requirements.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing internal fit-out works from 1st Fix through to completion.
  • Coordinating and supervising subcontractors and trades on site.
  • Managing daily site activities to ensure programme and quality targets are achieved.
  • Ensuring works are completed to the required specification and quality standards.
  • Coordinating multiple trades and managing sequencing of works.
  • Monitoring progress and identifying potential delays or issues at an early stage.
  • Maintaining high standards of health, safety and site compliance.
  • Working closely with the Project Manager and wider site team.
  • Carrying out regular inspections and quality checks.
  • Ensuring plots are handed over to the required standard and programme.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager within residential housebuilding.
  • Strong experience managing internal fit-out and finishing stages.
  • A strong eye for detail and a genuine focus on quality.
  • Experience coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • A strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
  • SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS qualifications.
  • A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.

The Company

This is an opportunity to join a developer with an excellent reputation for quality, a strong pipeline of prestigious developments and a genuinely low staff turnover.

The company prides itself on delivering high-quality homes and creating a positive working environment where people are valued and given the opportunity to develop their careers.

Package

  • Up to £80,000 basic salary
  • Competitive package
  • Prestigious Cambridge development
  • Long-term opportunity with an established developer
  • Excellent company reputation and low staff turnover
  • Opportunity to work on a high-quality, bespoke residential scheme

If you’re an experienced Site Manager looking for your next opportunity with a well-established developer and want to work on a genuinely prestigious development, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Reference: https://velocityrecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=9719 · Posted 6 hours ago · Closes 19 Oct 2026 · Listed via Velocity Recruitment

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