Lead Repairs & Refurbishments Supervisor

Cardo Group; Warrenpoint; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardo Group is seeking a Supervisor with a joinery background to oversee and coordinate the delivery of property refurbishments and related contracts across the UK. You will manage operatives and subcontractors, ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and to high safety standards.

Role requires proven supervisory experience in social housing refurbishments, strong knowledge of building trades, RAMS, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supervising property refurbishment contracts.
• Strong knowledge of building trades, void standards, and housing regulations.
• Experience in planning and delivering multiple projects concurrently under tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations, including RAMS and compliance requirements (e.g. gas, electrical, asbestos).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams.
• IT literate with experience in using job management and reporting systems.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of property refurbishments, from initial inspection to completion and handover.
• Coordinate in-house operatives and subcontractors, ensuring works are scheduled efficiently and meet agreed timelines.
• Conduct pre-void and post-void inspections to scope works accurately and prepare schedules of work.
• Monitor progress on site, ensuring works are completed to specification, on time, and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and client-specific standards.
• Work closely with planners, surveyors, lettings teams, and the client to minimise turnaround times and void periods.
• Identify and order materials as required, minimising delays and controlling wastage.
• Maintain accurate records, including daily site reports, progress updates, and cost variations.
• Support the Contracts Manager with cost control, budget tracking, and commercial reporting.
• Carry out regular quality checks and snagging inspections before handover.
• Complete toolbox talks, site inductions, and support a culture of safety and performance excellence
• Liaise with tenants (where applicable), neighbours, and stakeholders in a professional manner to resolve issues and manage expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Full UK driving licence

People management

Tools

Job management software

Job description

Cardo Group is seeking a Supervisor with a joinery background to oversee and coordinate the delivery of property refurbishments and related contracts across the UK. You will manage operatives and subcontractors, ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and to high safety standards.

Role requires proven supervisory experience in social housing refurbishments, strong knowledge of building trades, RAMS, and compliance.