Site Manager

We are recruiting a Site Manager for an established social housing contractor, overseeing planned works programmes across the Derby area, including kitchens, bathrooms, solar installations, loft insulation and external wall insulation!

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.

As a Site Manager , you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of planned works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, maintain health and safety compliance and ensure residents experience minimal disruption throughout the works.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join a growing social housing contractor, delivering energy efficiency improvements and property upgrades across residential housing stock. The initial six months will focus on contracts mobilising in the Melton area, before the role continues to cover projects across Derby and the surrounding areas.

What's on offer: Salary: £40,000–£50,000, depending on experience
Car allowance: £6,000 per annum
Location: Derby area, with initial contracts in Melton for the first six months
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Annual leave: 27 days, plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Opportunity to work on a varied programme of planned works
Career development opportunities within an established contractor
Our client is an established social housing contractor delivering property improvement, refurbishment and energy efficiency programmes across residential housing stock. The organisation is committed to improving the quality, safety and energy performance of residents' homes through the delivery of high-quality planned maintenance and retrofit works.

As a Site Manager , you will oversee multiple aspects of planned works delivery, ensuring programmes run efficiently and that all works meet contractual specifications, quality expectations and relevant health and safety requirements. You will work closely with subcontractors, operational teams, clients and residents to ensure projects are delivered successfully from mobilisation through to completion.

Key responsibilities include: Managing the day-to-day delivery of planned works programmes across social housing properties
Overseeing kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes
Supervising solar installations, loft insulation and external wall insulation works
Coordinating subcontractors, trades and site operatives to maintain programme delivery
Monitoring progress against project schedules, targets and agreed budgets
Ensuring all works are completed to the required quality standards and contractual specifications
Carrying out site inspections, quality checks and regular progress reviews
Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments and method statements
Managing site documentation, progress reports and project records
Liaising with clients, housing associations and other key stakeholders
Communicating with residents to minimise disruption and maintain a positive customer experience
Identifying and resolving site issues, delays, defects and programme risks
Supporting contract mobilisation and ensuring resources are in place ahead of works commencing
Monitoring subcontractor performance and ensuring works are completed efficiently
Ensuring properties are left safe, clean and ready for residents following completion
The successful Site Manager will have: Previous experience managing planned works, refurbishment or property improvement programmes
Experience delivering works within social housing or a similar occupied residential environment
Knowledge of kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes xwzovoh and general refurbishment works
Experience with energy efficiency or retrofit projects, ideally including solar, loft insulation and external wall insulation
A strong understanding of construction methods, quality assurance and health and safety requirements
The ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage multiple workstreams effectively
Experience monitoring programmes, managing deadlines and resolving operational challenges
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with residents and clients
Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and maintain accurate project records
Relevant construction qualifications, such as SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid, are desirable
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Derby area and initially to the Melton area
This role would suit an experienced Site Manager who is confident managing planned works within occupied social housing, takes pride in delivering high-quality projects and can balance programme targets, health and safety, subcontractor performance and resident satisfaction.

If this role sounds of interest to you, please get in touch with Fatima on or email me at !