Senior Site Manager

Job Description:

Senior Site Manager - Residential Developer
Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £75,000 + 20% Bonus + Car Allowance + Full Benefits

Knightwood Associates are working with a well-established residential developer who, due to continued growth and a strong land pipeline, are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager for a new housing development in Leicester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy regional business delivering a high-quality mixed-tenure scheme, including both private sale and affordable housing.

The Role:

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard of quality.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing all site operations from groundwork through to completion and handover

Coordinating subcontractors and direct labour to achieve programme targets

Maintaining excellent standards of health & safety and site presentation

Ensuring build quality meets company and NHBC standards

Liaising with housing associations, inspectors, and internal departments

Managing customer care and handover processes

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within volume housebuilding

Strong background delivering mixed-tenure residential schemes (private and affordable)

Excellent knowledge of NHBC standards and building regulations

Ability to manage fast-paced, high-volume developments

SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and First Aid

Package:

Basic salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience)

20% annual bonus

Car allowance

Pension and comprehensive benefits package

Secure pipeline of future regional projects

This is a great opportunity for a driven Senior Site Manager looking to join a busy developer with long-term work across the region.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Knightwood Associates.