Senior Site Manager

Saffron HousingNorwichreedpublished 10/22/2026
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About the company

This is an opportunity to be part of a business that values quality craftsmanship, teamwork, and customer experience, while giving you the autonomy to lead and deliver successful developments.

Your tasks

We're looking for a Senior Site Manager to take ownership of residential developments from start to finish. You'll lead site operations, manage subcontractors and resources, ensure programmes and budgets stay on track, and play a key role in delivering outstanding customer satisfaction.

  • Leading the day-to-day management of a residential development, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and site presentation.
  • Taking ownership of build programmes and budgets, driving projects forward to meet production targets and delivery deadlines.
  • Managing and motivating site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification.
  • Coordinating site operations, resources, materials, and labour to achieve exceptional build quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensuring compliance with planning requirements, building regulations, NHBC standards, and company policies.
  • Carrying out inspections, overseeing plot handovers, and delivering outstanding finished homes for customers.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within a volume housebuilding environment.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
  • Excellent planning, organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • A passion for quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
  • A good understanding of construction processes, build sequencing, health and safety legislation, and NHBC requirements.
  • Valid CSCS Card, SMSTS and First Aid certification, alongside a full UK driving licence.

What we offer

Salary: Competitive

How to apply

Closing date: 8th November 2026

Shortlist date: 9th November 2026

Interview date: TBC

Other

Senior Site Manager Location: Crocus Homes, Norwich

This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check