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We’re hiring a proactive Site Manager to lead the delivery of refurbishment and renewal projects across a regional housing and public-sector portfolio. You’ll take full responsibility for site safety, quality, programme and client satisfaction, coordinating internal teams, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure every project is delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. This role is project-focused, covering full and partial refurbishments, internal and external renewals, and compliance-related upgrade works. You’ll lead from the front on construction quality, safety, and stakeholder collaboration within a live, customer-focused environment.
Job Responsibility:
Project delivery: Manage end-to-end delivery of refurbishment and renewal projects (e.g., kitchen and bathroom upgrades, roof replacements, doors and windows, external fabric works, compliance upgrades, EWI, and communal area refurbishments)
Planning & coordination: Review scopes, specifications and drawings
develop phase and short-term programmes
ensure materials, labour and logistics are in place for efficient delivery
Health & Safety management: Lead by example on site safety
produce and enforce RAMS, permits and method statements
conduct inductions, toolbox talks and site audits
ensure CDM compliance
Quality assurance: Implement inspection and test plans (ITPs), snag/de-snag processes, and ensure all workmanship meets specification and contractual standards
Programme control: Track progress against schedule, manage resources and supply chain performance, and maintain accurate site records, diaries and weekly reports
Stakeholder liaison: Coordinate with clients, residents, RLOs and consultants to plan works and minimise disruption, maintaining clear communication and professional representation on site
Leadership: Line-manage site teams, trades and subcontractors
set performance expectations, provide coaching and drive high standards of safety, quality and delivery
Commercial awareness: Support the Contract Manager with valuations, variations and cost tracking
identify risks and opportunities to maintain financial control
Requirements:
Proven experience managing refurbishment, renewal or improvement projects in housing, public buildings or similar environments
Strong technical knowledge of building fabric, refurbishment sequencing, and finishing standards
Excellent understanding of H&S and CDM regulations, with experience producing and enforcing RAMS and safe systems of work
Skilled in coordinating direct labour and subcontractors across multiple trades
Effective communicator with strong client and stakeholder management skills
Competent with digital systems (reporting, scheduling, MS Office, etc.)
Full UK driving licence
Security clearance: Must hold or be immediately eligible for SC clearance and meet/maintain BPSS as a minimum
willing to undergo vetting and periodic renewals
Nice to have:
SMSTS (or SSSTS), First Aid, Asbestos Awareness
NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification
Trade background, HNC/HND or equivalent in construction management
APM/Prince2 or similar project delivery certification
Familiarity with MOD standards, heritage refurbishment, or live environment delivery
Experience delivering decarbonisation, compliance upgrades or PAS 2035/2038 retrofit projects (advantageous)