Construction Site Manager

ESD Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESD Recruitment is seeking a proactive Site Manager for a leading principal contractor focusing on social housing refurbishments and safety critical works. You will oversee on-site supervision of supply chain partners and operatives to ensure high quality delivery of contracted work orders.

You will coordinate RAMS, manage programmes, lead toolbox talks, and ensure residents are informed throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Proven Site Manager in social housing refurbishments.
• Strong knowledge of planned works programmes and internal/external refurbishments.
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness with relevant certifications (SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid).
• Commercial acumen to manage costs and project risks.
• Experience in client liaison, resident management and subcontractor supervision.
• Specialist fire safety background, including fire door inspections/remediation and post-Grenfell standards.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders and specs before site start, flag discrepancies.
• Manage the site works programme with critical path focus to avoid delays.
• Prepare RAMS, run toolbox talks, and enforce health and safety compliance.
• Record variations and issue early warnings of potential disruptions.
• Coordinate with RLOs and admin teams to keep residents informed.
• Lead site operatives and subcontractors to maintain progress with minimal disruption.
• Produce snag lists and ensure zero-defect handovers.

Skills

Site management

Safety leadership

Resident liaison

Contract management

Team coordination

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Fire safety compliance

ISO 9001 awareness

ISO 14001 awareness

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager – Maintenance & Refurbishments

Location: Maintained across regional project sites

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, highly skilled Site Manager to join a leading principal contractor within their Planned Works Division.

Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will oversee the onsite supervision of supply chain partners and operatives to ensure the seamless, high quality delivery of contracted work orders. This role focuses on social housing, internal/external refurbishments and safety critical works, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced professional with expertise in fire safety remediation and planned maintenance environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning & Delivery

• Review work orders, specifications, and scope prior to authorising site commencement, proactively reporting any discrepancies to the Operations Manager.
• Continuously update and manage the contract works programme, focusing on critical path items to mitigate delay risks.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) and conduct regular toolbox talks in strict compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Record and log client instructions, variations, and scope changes, providing early warning notices regarding potential disruptions.
• Collaborate closely with Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs) and administrative teams to keep residents informed and ensure clear communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Produce pre-works photographic records and detailed property condition reports prior to starting site activities.
• Coordinate, program, and manage site operatives and subcontractors to maintain optimal progress with minimal disruption to residents.

Compliance & Quality

• Conduct comprehensive site inductions, ensuring all site personnel adhere to safety protocols and mandatory PPE requirements.
• Carry out structured site inspections to monitor progress against project schedules and quality standards.
• Work in alignment with project Quantity Surveyors to keep operational costs, commercial requirements, and financial risks tightly managed.
• Address and resolve operational or subcontractor performance issues promptly.Conduct early visual inspections and produce detailed snagging lists to ensure zero-defect handovers.
• Adhere to corporate Quality, Environmental, and Management Systems (QEMS), submitting accurate and timely site reports.

Leadership & Culture

• Act as a professional ambassador on-site, fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in all working practices.
• Drive a proactive "Safety-First" culture across all sub-contractors and operational staff while supporting site sustainability initiatives.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven track record as a Site Manager within the social housing sector.
• In-depth understanding of planned works programmes, including internal and external refurbishments.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness, site management skills and relevant certifications (e.g, SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid).
• Commercial acumen with a solid grasp of managing operational costs and project risks.
• Demonstrated experience in client liaison, resident management and subcontractor supervision.
• Specialist background or experience in fire safety disciplines, including:
• Fire door inspections and remediation
• Working knowledge of post-Grenfell fire safety regulations and compliance standards
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards.