Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager – Residential Development
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £75,000 – £82,000 + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Senior Site Manager – National Residential Developer

Are you an experienced Senior Site Manager looking to join one of the UK’s leading residential developers?

We are working exclusively with a highly regarded national housebuilding PLC that has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong land pipeline, they are seeking an ambitious Site Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale housing phases in the Colchester area.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of developments ranging from approximately 130 to 250 units, working for a business that invests heavily in its people and offers genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Role

As Senior Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of residential construction phases from groundwork through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all on-site construction activities and subcontractors
• Driving programme performance to achieve build targets and completions
• Maintaining exceptional health and safety standards across site
• Ensuring quality control and compliance with NHBC requirements
• Coordinating site teams, suppliers, and subcontractors effectively
• Managing site logistics and resources to maximise productivity
• Conducting regular progress meetings and reporting to senior management
• Delivering a high-quality product that exceeds customer expectations
• Supporting and developing Assistant Site Managers and other site personnel

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within the residential housebuilding sector
• A track record of delivering volume housing developments for a recognised housebuilder
• Experience managing developments or phases of 100+ units
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• A proactive approach with a focus on quality, safety, and programme delivery
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications
• NHBC experience and knowledge of current building regulations

To be considered for this role please apply with your CV or for more information contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office 

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