Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Wakefield Regional Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking a Site Manager for SHDF contracts with properties based in Wakefield. The role requires travel and a focus on health and safety, acting as the go-to for social housing standards and leading the team to maintain compliance.

The position is a long-term freelance or temp-to-perm opportunity with immediate start availability. Prior experience in social housing and construction is essential, along with relevant certifications and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally social housing and construction.
• Lead and mentor a team with clear progression routes.
• Ready to travel across sites and meet project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality service and schedule work on SHDF schemes with the local council.
• Lead and manage the team, training and mentoring for success.
• Liaise with Contracts Manager to inspect and analyse quality of work.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Leadership & mentoring

Travel-ready

Education

CSCS

SMSTS

Job description

Reference: SMWF08_1789999505
Posted: September 21, 2026

As the Site Manager, you'll be working on a SHDF contract, with properties based in Wakefield - this role will require you to travel. With an eye for Health & Safety, you'll be the go-to for all things social housing and leading the team to keep up with standards.

This role is a long term freelance or a temp to perm position for the right candidate.

Needing someone to start immediately.

Responsibilities for Site Manager

• Ensure high quality service is provided and scheduling work to adhere to company procedures on SHDF schemes with the local council.
• Lead and manage the team whilst training and mentoring so they can succeed alongside you, clear progression routes will be demonstrated for you and your team.
• Liaising with the Contracts Manager to inspect and analyse the quality of work across

Requirements for Site Manager

• Experience in a similar role, ideally Social Housing and Construction
• Skilled in planned works
• CSCS
• SMSTS
• Own transport (mileage included)