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Daniel Owen Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking a Site Manager to lead kitchen and bathroom refurbishment projects across social housing. You will oversee works in occupied and void properties, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery in line with client specifications.

Take charge of coordinating site teams and subcontractors, maintaining programme progress, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations. A proactive communicator, you will liaise with residents, clients and internal teams to drive

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Site Manager within social housing refurbishment.
• Strong knowledge of building trades, materials and installation processes.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation on live sites.
• Competent IT skills and experience with reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen and bathroom installation projects within occupied and void social housing.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and trades to meet programmes, budgets and specs.
• Uphold Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance on site.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks and progress meetings to monitor performance.
• Manage resources including labour, materials and plant to hit targets.
• Produce RAMS, daily diaries and progress reports.
• Identify and resolve site issues to maintain programme continuity.

Skills

Site management

Health & Safety

IT skills

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

DBS

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Digital reporting systems

Job description

Site Manager - Social housing kitchen & bathrooms

Daniel Owen are recruiting a Site Manager to join a trusted principal contractor delivering high-quality kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes across the social housing sector. They partner with local authorities, housing associations, and asset management providers to improve homes and communities through excellence in service delivery, workmanship, and customer care.

Due to continued growth and new contract awards, they are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to lead and coordinate the successful delivery of kitchen and bathroom installation projects within occupied and void housing stock.

Position

Site Manager

Location

Telford & Shrewsbury

Contract Type

Temporary (possible permanent position available)

Duration

1

st September 2026 - April 2027

st September

As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, ensuring that all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, in accordance with client specifications and company policies. You will be the key point of contact between the client, residents, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and smooth project delivery from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen and bathroom installation projects within occupied and void social housing properties.
• Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and trades to ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Uphold the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality compliance, ensuring all works are conducted in line with statutory and company procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and progress meetings to monitor performance and maintain productivity.
• Manage project resources, including labour, materials, and plant, to achieve cost efficiency and programme targets.
• Produce site documentation including risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), daily site diaries, and progress reports.
• Proactively identify and resolve site issues, escalating where necessary to maintain programme continuity.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Site Manager within social housing refurbishment.
• Sound technical knowledge of building trades, materials, and installation processes relevant to kitchen and bathroom refurbishment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with a methodical and professional approach to site management.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and experience ensuring compliance on live sites.
• Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office, project management software, and digital reporting systems).

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• DBS
• Full UK Driving Licence