Site Manager - Commercial Construction

Commercial Build Site Manager
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £70,000
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Commercial Build Site Manager to take leadership of a major new-build project in Ipswich.

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of a large-scale commercial build, ensuring programme, quality, health and safety, and budget targets are met. This role is ideal for a driven Site Manager with strong main contracting experience who thrives on delivering high-quality commercial spaces and leading site operations from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all site activities across the commercial build programme, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, and on schedule.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site labour, suppliers, and logistics.
• Oversee all structural, envelope, and internal fit-out stages through to handover.
• Monitor and report on progress, programme, and risk, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain site records including RAMS, daily diaries, quality checks, and handover documentation.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Design Manager, and commercial team to deliver the project efficiently and to budget.
• Drive high standards of workmanship and promote a positive safety culture on site.

About You

• Proven experience delivering commercial builds (industrial, offices, retail, education, or similar).
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive performance.
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and quality control.
• Able to interpret drawings, foresee challenges, and implement practical solutions.
• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware.

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS (Managers / Professionals)
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Construction-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) beneficial but not essential

For further information, contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office.