Site Manager

Involve Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager in Cardiff to oversee social housing voids and maintenance projects. The role emphasizes fire protection compliance and ensuring that properties meet safety standards. Key responsibilities include managing site activities, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in social housing and relevant qualifications like SMSTS and CSCS, along with competitive compensation including a vehicle allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing maintenance or voids.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection works and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing small works and reactive/planned maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities across social housing voids and maintenance works.
• Oversee small works projects including fire stopping and fire doors.
• Ensure all works comply with fire safety regulations and housing standards.

Skills

Experience as a Site Manager in social housing

Knowledge of fire protection works

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid

Job description

Involve Recruitment are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee social housing voids, planned maintenance, and small works projects across Cardiff. The role will have a strong focus on fire protection and compliance works, ensuring properties are brought up to standard safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities across social housing voids and maintenance works
• Oversee small works projects including fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, and associated remedial works
• Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour across multiple properties
• Ensure all works comply with fire safety regulations and housing standards
• Maintain strict health & safety compliance in occupied and vacant properties
• Carry out site inspections, quality checks, and sign-offs
• Manage programmes and ensure works are completed on time and within budget
• Liaise with housing associations, local authorities, residents, and project teams
• Maintain accurate records, certification, and compliance documentation

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing maintenance or voids
• Strong knowledge of fire protection works and compliance requirements
• Experience managing small works and reactive / planned maintenance programmes
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Qualifications (Essential)

• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Stable, long-term workload in the Cardiff area
• Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor in the social housing sector