Site Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager for social housing planned works in South London and Kent. This permanent position involves overseeing internal and external refurbishment projects, ensuring safety and quality. Candidates should have prior experience in social housing, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and long-term career opportunities within a Tier 1 contractor with a secured pipeline of work.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term stability and career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within social housing planned works.
• Proven experience managing both internal and external refurbishment projects.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS (Site Management level) certification.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience working in occupied properties.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations on social housing planned works projects.
• Oversee internal and external refurbishment works.
• Manage subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and to quality standards.
• Maintain health & safety compliance on sites.
• Liaise with residents, site teams, and project stakeholders.
• Complete site documentation and progress reports.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Site Manager – Social Housing Planned Works (Permanent Role)

Location: South London & Kent

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor who are looking to grow their delivery team due to a very busy 2026 pipeline, with multiple social housing projects now being cleared through Gateway 2. As a result, they are seeking an experienced Site Manager on a permanent basis to deliver planned works across South London and Kent.

The role will involve managing a range of internal and external refurbishment projects, including kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, and cladding works, within occupied social housing properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site operations on social housing planned works projects
• Overseeing internal works (kitchens and bathrooms) and external works (roofing, cladding, associated repairs)
• Managing subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to required quality standards
• Maintaining strong health & safety compliance across sites
• Liaising professionally with residents, site teams, and project stakeholders
• Completing site documentation, progress reports, and quality checks

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within social housing planned works
• Proven experience managing both internal and external refurbishment projects
• SMSTS
• CSCS (Site Management level)
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience working in occupied properties

What’s on Offer

• Permanent position with a Tier 1 contractor
• Strong, secured pipeline of work into 2026 and beyond
• Projects across South London and Kent
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term stability and career progression

If you are a Site Manager with a strong background in social housing planned works and are looking for a permanent role with a growing contractor, we’d like to hear from you.