Senior Site Manager

  • Knightwood Associates
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • 16/10/2026
Full time Construction Site Manager Management Skilled Trades & Labour Assistant Construction

Job Description

Senior Site Manager - Residential Developer

Cambridgeshire Up to 80,000 + Package

An established private residential developer is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager for a brand-new development in Cambridgeshire.

The development will comprise 270 traditional build houses and apartments, offering an excellent opportunity to join the project from the outset and oversee its delivery.

The Development:

  • 270 residential units

  • Mixture of traditional build housing and apartments

  • Brand-new development in Cambridgeshire

  • Opportunity to be involved from the early stages

  • Site management structure likely to consist of either a Senior Site Manager and Assistant Site Manager or two Site Managers

The Role:

  • Overseeing the day-to-day running of the development

  • Managing subcontractors, trades and site teams

  • Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard

  • Maintaining excellent standards of quality and health & safety

  • Coordinating site activities and managing build programmes

  • Working closely with the wider construction and commercial teams

  • Driving the development forward from the early stages through to completion

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager within residential housebuilding

  • Strong traditional build experience

  • Experience working for a recognised residential developer

  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality

  • Confident managing subcontractors and driving programmes

Salary: Up to 80,000 + Package, depending on experience.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established private developer on a substantial new residential scheme.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.