Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Start Date: 16 November 2026
Expected Completion: April 2027
Contract: Temporary / Fixed-Term Contract
Project: Small Residential Housing Development
Rate: £220 - £250 per day
The Role
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Site / Finishing Manager to oversee the final stages of a small residential housing development in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the day-to-day site activities, coordinating subcontractors and trades, driving the finishing programme and ensuring that homes are completed to a high standard, ready for handover to the client.
This is a temporary position commencing on 16 November 2026, with the development expected to reach completion in April 2027. The role would suit a practical, organised and proactive individual with residential construction experience and a strong focus on quality, programme and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Site Management
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Manage the day-to-day running of the site through to completion.
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Coordinate subcontractors, trades and suppliers to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in the correct sequence.
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Monitor progress against the construction programme and proactively address delays or issues.
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Maintain a tidy, organised and professional site environment.
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Ensure adequate materials, labour and resources are available to meet programme requirements.
Finishing and Quality Control
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Oversee all internal and external finishing works across the development.
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Carry out regular inspections to ensure workmanship meets the required standards and specifications.
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Identify, record and manage defects, snagging items and outstanding works.
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Coordinate subcontractors to ensure snags are rectified promptly and to an acceptable standard.
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Ensure properties are fully completed, clean and presentable ahead of inspections and handover.
Health, Safety and Compliance
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Ensure all site activities are carried out in accordance with current health and safety legislation, site procedures and company requirements.
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Conduct regular site inspections and ensure any issues are addressed promptly.
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Monitor subcontractor compliance with site rules, risk assessments and method statements.
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Maintain appropriate site records, including relevant inspections, inductions and progress documentation.
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Ensure works are completed in accordance with the approved drawings, specifications and applicable building regulations.
Programme and Handover
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Drive the completion programme to achieve the anticipated April 2027 completion date.
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Prepare and maintain short-term work schedules and coordinate trades to avoid clashes and delays.
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Liaise with the Contracts Manager, project team, subcontractors and relevant stakeholders regarding progress and outstanding issues.
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Coordinate pre-handover inspections, snagging and the completion of outstanding works.
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Ensure all required completion documentation, certificates and handover information are obtained and collated.
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Provide regular progress updates and promptly escalate any risks to programme, quality or cost