Senior Site Manager

  • Knightwood Associates Limited
  • Feb 17, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Salary/rate: Up to £75,000 per annum + car allowance + package + bonus

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
  • 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
Qualifications
  • 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 certification
Package
  • Basic salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience)
  • 20% annual bonus
  • 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.