Job Description
Site Manager - Social Housing Retrofit (Permanent)
Location: North West (Manchester & Merseyside)
Salary: £42,000-£48,000 + Car or Car Allowance
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
About the Role
We are recruiting for a permanent Site Manager to oversee social housing retrofit and refurbishment projects, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom refurbishments. This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ideal for someone who thrives on organization, coordination, and delivering quality refurbishments across occupied properties.
You'll be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard while maintaining excellent relationships with residents, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple social housing retrofit schemes, including kitchens, bathrooms, and associated refurbishment works.
- Oversee daily site activity, ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality standards, and programme timelines.
- Coordinate subcontractors, materials, and labour to maintain smooth workflow.
- Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and regular safety checks.
- Maintain strong communication with residents, ensuring minimal disruption and excellent customer satisfaction.
- Work closely with Contracts Managers and project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and progress updates.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing, refurbishment, or retrofit environments.
- SMSTS and First Aid certifications.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage fast-paced, multi-property programmes.
- Excellent communication and people-management skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
What's in It for You
- Strong retention culture - many team members have been with the business long-term.
- Consistent pipeline of work, offering stability and ongoing career development.
- All work is regional, covering Manchester and Merseyside - no extensive travel.
- Competitive salary with car or car allowance.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to progress.
