Site Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Ridgeway and Co
£300 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Summary: The Site Manager / Defects Manager role involves overseeing post-handover works and defect resolution for a completed residential development in Cambridge. The position requires detailed inspections, coordination of remedial works, and effective communication with subcontractors and stakeholders. This is a short-term contract lasting 4-5 weeks, starting on May 4, 2026. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential construction and experience in defect management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out detailed defect inspections across occupied units and external areas
- Record, track and manage defects through to completion
- Coordinate subcontractors to ensure timely and efficient remedial works
- Issue and manage permits to work, including roof access
- Oversee works relating to roads, external areas and permitted works
- Supervise roof maintenance and defect rectification
- Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to close out defects
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a Defects Manager, Aftercare or Snagging role
- Strong background in residential construction (essential)
- Experience working on post-completion or occupied developments
- Ability to manage subcontractors and prioritise remedial works
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- SMSTS or SSSTS
- CSCS Card
Salary (Rate): £300/day
City: Cambridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
description: Site Manager / Defects Manager
Location: Cambridge
Duration: 4–5 Weeks
Start date: 04.05.2026
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager / Defects Manager to support a completed residential development, focusing on post-handover works and defect resolution.
The project was completed approximately 12 months ago, and this role will involve identifying, recording, and coordinating the rectification of outstanding defects across the scheme.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out detailed defect inspections across occupied units and external areas
- Record, track and manage defects through to completion
- Coordinate subcontractors to ensure timely and efficient remedial works
- Issue and manage permits to work, including roof access
- Oversee works relating to roads, external areas and permitted works
- Supervise roof maintenance and defect rectification
- Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to close out defects
Requirements
- Proven experience in a Defects Manager, Aftercare or Snagging role
- Strong background in residential construction (essential)
- Experience working on post-completion or occupied developments
- Ability to manage subcontractors and prioritise remedial works
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- SMSTS or SSSTS
- CSCS Card
What’s on Offer
- Immediate start
- 4–5 week contract
- Competitive day rate
- Opportunity to support a completed residential development
Application
If you have relevant defects or aftercare experience and are available immediately, please apply with your CV or contact details.