senior site manager

Site Manager – Abingdon, Oxon

£70,000 – £75,000 + package | Permanent

Award Winning Quality Developer with impressive pipeline of work

Start Nov /Dec 2026 ( or later if on notice period) 

We’re working with a well-established residential developer on a major new development in Abingdon, and they’re looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to kick of this new community development of high quality houses.

The development will deliver a significant new community, including up to 350 new homes, alongside associated infrastructure, landscaping, open space and community facilities.

This is a great opportunity for a Site Manager who enjoys being hands-on and wants to be involved in a sizeable residential development from the early stages through to completion.

The Role

Reporting into the Construction Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring the development is delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing subcontractors and site labour on a day-to-day basis Planning and coordinating construction activities
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety across the site
• Ensuring work is completed to programme and specification
• Managing quality and ensuring defects are kept to a minimum
• Coordinating trades and subcontractors
• Working closely with the commercial and technical teams
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress
• Ensuring the site is kept organised, safe and well presented
• Supporting the successful handover of completed properties
• About You
• We’re looking for an experienced Site Manager with a background in residential housebuilding and a good understanding of traditional construction methods.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience managing residential housing developments
• A strong understanding of construction programmes and sequencing
• Experience managing subcontractors and trades
• Excellent health & safety awareness
• Good quality control and attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in what they deliver, can manage a busy site effectively and works well as part of a wider team.
• For more information, or a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Russell Gale at Avocet Recruitment.