Freelance Site Manager - Social Housing

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known maintenance contractor based in the UK is seeking Freelance Site Managers to oversee refurbishment works in Leeds and surrounding areas. This role involves managing social housing projects, ensuring high-quality standards, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will have experience in social housing projects and SMSTS certification. This role offers a competitive rate of £300/day for an initial 6-month period with ongoing opportunities.

Benefits

£300/day rate

Initial 6 months guaranteed work

Opportunity to oversee exciting projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing social housing planned works projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes within social housing.
• Experience managing subcontractors and direct labor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage social housing planned works projects.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard, on time, and within budget.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project delivery.
• Maintain strict health and safety compliance on-site.
• Manage subcontractors/internal staff and ensure adherence to project deadlines.
• Monitor and report on progress, managing any risks or delays.

Skills

Experience managing social housing planned works projects

Knowledge of construction processes

Experience managing subcontractors

Health and safety compliance

Education

SMSTS certification

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for Freelance Site Managers to oversee the delivery of planned refurbishment works across social housing stock in Leeds and surrounding areas. As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations. Projects include kitchens/bathrooms, windows/doors, roofing, external works, retrofit, etc.

Client Details

Our client is a well-known maintenance contractor specializing in the delivery of planned refurbishment works within the social housing sector. With a proven track record across Yorkshire and the wider region, they pride themselves on delivering high-quality upgrades that enhance homes and communities.

The bulk of our client's current projects consist of kitchen and bathroom replacements, roofing, external works, and full internal refurbishments — always with a focus on safety, tenant satisfaction, and minimal disruption in occupied properties.

Description

• Oversee and manage social housing planned works projects.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard, on time, and within budget.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project delivery.
• Maintain strict health and safety compliance on-site.
• Manage subcontractors/internal staff and ensure all team members adhere to project deadlines.
• Monitor and report on progress, managing any risks or delays promptly.

Profile

• Proven experience managing social housing planned works projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes within social housing.
• Experience managing subcontractors and direct labor.
• SMSTS certification.

Job Offer

• £300/day rate
• Initial 6 months guaranteed, then ongoing work
• Opportunity to oversee exciting projects with a Tier 1 Contractor