Site Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days' annual leave

Employee discounts

Wellbeing benefits

24/7 GP service

Volunteer day

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited in South London is seeking an experienced Site Manager to deliver kitchen and bathroom refurbishments across occupied social housing properties.

You will manage subcontractors, coordinate day-to-day site activities, ensure safety and quality, and maintain programmes while minimising resident disruption.

Qualifications

• Proven Site Manager delivering kitchen and bathroom refurbishments.
• Experience in social housing or occupied residential properties.
• Strong subcontractor and trade management skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and site compliance.
• Confident communicator with residents and clients.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of kitchen and bathroom refurbishment works across multiple occupied properties.
• Manage subcontractors and trades to meet programme and spec.
• Coordinate daily site activities, labour, and sequencing for productivity.
• Monitor installation quality with regular site inspections.
• Ensure health and safety and site procedures are followed.
• Coordinate access with Resident Liaison Officers to minimise disruption.
• Resolve site issues, delays or quality concerns promptly.
• Manage materials, deliveries and site logistics.
• Maintain accurate site records and provide progress updates.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth programme delivery.

Skills

Site management

K&B refurbishment

Social housing experience

Subcontractor management

Health & safety compliance

Resident liaison

Job description

Site Manager – Kitchen & Bathroom Refurbishments

Location: South London (office base in Stratford)
Salary: Up to £55,000 £4.5k travel allowance
Contract: Permanent
Sector: Social Housing / Planned Maintenance

The Opportunity

We are working with an established social housing contractor who is looking to recruit an experienced Site Manager to join their Planned Works team.

The role will involve overseeing the delivery of kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes across occupied social housing properties throughout South London.

You will be responsible for managing subcontractors and coordinating day-to-day site activities, ensuring kitchens and bathrooms are completed safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a Site Manager with previous experience delivering K&B programmes within social housing or other occupied residential environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of kitchen and bathroom refurbishment works across multiple occupied properties.
• Manage subcontractors and trades, ensuring works are completed to programme and specification.
• Coordinate daily site activities, labour and work sequencing to maintain productivity.
• Monitor the quality of installations and carry out regular site inspections.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements and site procedures are followed.
• Work closely with Resident Liaison Officers to coordinate access and minimise disruption to residents.
• Deal with any site issues, delays or quality concerns, ensuring these are resolved promptly.
• Manage materials, deliveries and site logistics.
• Maintain accurate site records and provide regular progress updates.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure the smooth delivery of the programme.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes.
• Previous experience within social housing or occupied residential properties.
• Strong background managing subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Good understanding of kitchen and bathroom installation processes and sequencing.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and site compliance.
• Experience managing multiple properties and maintaining programme deadlines.
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with residents, subcontractors and clients.
• Organised, proactive and able to resolve day‑to‑day site issues.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience.
• Travel allowance.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits.
• 24/7 GP service.
• One paid volunteer day per year.
• £2,000 refer-a‑friend bonus, subject to the referral passing probation.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.