Site Manager (Social Housing)

Site Manager (Social Housing Refurbishment)
Portishead Long-Term Programme (circa 2 years)
Freelance Contract £250 day

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Site Manager to oversee internal refurbishment works on a major residential regeneration programme in Portishead.

Working alongside the Project Manager and wider site team, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of internal works within large occupied apartment blocks, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard while residents remain in occupation.

This is a long-term opportunity to join a secured programme with circa two years of work ahead, offering stability and the chance to play a key role on a significant live refurbishment scheme.

The Role

• Manage day-to-day site operations across internal refurbishment works
• Oversee works within large occupied residential blocks while maintaining a safe and positive environment for residents
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trades and direct labour
• Drive programme performance and maintain project momentum
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to specification
• Monitor quality standards and manage snagging through to completion
• Liaise with residents, client representatives and the wider project team
• Maintain site documentation, reports, permits and compliance records
• Support resident engagement and minimise disruption throughout the works
• Ensure high standards of health & safety, customer care and housekeeping at all times

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering refurbishment projects
• Experience working within occupied residential or live environments
• Strong subcontractor management and coordination skills
• Excellent understanding of health & safety and quality control processes
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts and maintain programme delivery
• Confident communicating with residents, client teams and site stakeholders

Desirable

• Social housing refurbishment experience
• Experience delivering internal refurbishment programmes within occupied residential blocks
• Experience of kitchen, bathroom, communal area or internal improvement works
• Retrofit, remediation or fire safety project experience
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications

What You'll Get

• Long-term work on a secured programme
• Stable pipeline with consistent workload
• Opportunity to work on a significant residential regeneration scheme
• Supportive project team and established contractor
• Potential for ongoing opportunities beyond the initial programme

Apply

If you're an experienced Site Manager with a background in social housing, refurbishment or occupied residential projects and enjoy managing works within live environments, we'd like to hear from you.