Site Manager

We Are Footprint; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in social housing is looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead refurbishment projects in Bolton. This role involves overseeing site operations, managing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations, and maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retrofit, kitchens, and bathrooms along with relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and a benefits package, creating a great opportunity for someone looking to deliver meaningful housing improvements.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing refurbishment.
• Strong background in retrofit, kitchens, and bathrooms.
• Experience working in occupied properties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of refurbishment projects.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, and materials.
• Monitor programme, quality, and cost control.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Health & safety compliance

Managing multiple trades

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Black or Gold)

First Aid certification

Job description

Site Manager – Social Housing Refurbishment

Location : Bolton

Salary : £50,000 – £55,000 + benefits

We are working in partnership with a well-established contractor to recruit an experienced Site Manager to deliver social housing refurbishment projects across the Bolton area.

This role will focus primarily on retrofit works and kitchens & bathrooms programmes, managing live, occupied housing stock and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of refurbishment projects, overseeing subcontractors, direct labour and supply chain partners while acting as the main point of contact on site.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing retrofit and kitchen & bathroom refurbishment works in occupied social housing
• Ensuring health & safety compliance at all times
• Coordinating subcontractors, labour and materials
• Monitoring programme, quality and cost control
• Liaising with clients, residents and internal teams
• Conducting site inspections and ensuring works meet required standards
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing refurbishment
• Strong background in retrofit, kitchens and bathrooms, or planned works
• Experience working in occupied propertiesSMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold) and First Aid (preferred)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple trades and tight programmes

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000
• Benefits package (including car allowance / company vehicle, pension, holiday)

Long-term, stable workload in the North West

Opportunity to work with a respected contractor delivering essential housing improvements

If you’re an experienced Site Manager looking for a secure role delivering meaningful refurbishment projects in Bolton, we’d like to hear from you