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Iris Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 26 days + ability to purchase

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Digital GP and EAP

Sharesave scheme

Lifestyle portal discount

Job summary

Lovell, a leading housing developer, is seeking an experienced Site Manager for refurbishment and renovation projects in Leicester. The role is full-time on-site, 40 hours per week, FTC until 31 March 2027, with a competitive salary and car/allowance package.

You will lead operational delivery, manage site teams, oversee subcontractors, drive productivity, and ensure work is completed safely, to high standards, and in line with building regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading refurbishment and renovation projects.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and site management best practices.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontractors and direct labour to meet quality and schedule.
• Drive productivity and manage project programmes.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and safety standards.
• Resolve defects and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Site Management

Refurbishment knowledge

Health & Safety

Communication

Job description

Salary: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance/Travel Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Temporary Role - Full Time - 40 hours - FTC until 31 March 2027

Are you an experienced Site Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality refurbishment and renovation projects?

We're looking for a driven and customer-focused professional to lead operational delivery, manage site teams, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

As a key member of the team, you'll oversee subcontractors and direct labour, drive productivity, maintain exceptional health and safety standards, and build strong relationships with clients, residents, and stakeholders. You'll play a vital role in quality control, programme management, defect resolution, and continuous improvement across your projects.

We're seeking a proactive leader with strong refurbishment knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. A solid understanding of building regulations, health and safety requirements, and site management best practice is essential.

If you're ready to lead high-performing teams and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape thriving communities.

• Holidays - 26 days + ability to purchase additional holiday
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Private medical insurance
• Digital GP and Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Sharesave scheme
• Access to our discount portal, LifeStyle Hub

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK's leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.

The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.

Please refer to the Job Description upon completing your application.