Site Manager

United Infrastructure Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

PiLON, part of the United Infrastructure group, is recruiting a Site Manager to oversee large-scale social housing refurbishment projects. You will manage occupied and void properties, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget and to high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

This role suits a driven construction professional with a background in planned works and refurbishment programmes, ready to deliver homes and communities with pride.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale refurbishment projects in social housing.
• Experience overseeing occupied property refurbishments.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and construction compliance.
• Ability to manage direct labour, subcontractors and multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day site operations across large-scale social housing refurbishment projects.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements, budgets, and client expectations.
• Supervise direct labour, subcontractors, and supply chain partners to achieve productivity and quality targets.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, safety inspections, and quality audits.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain programme delivery.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship, quality control, housekeeping, and site presentation.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, inspections, and compliance documentation using company systems.
• Build positive relationships with residents, client representatives, and key stakeholders, delivering a customer-focused service.
• Manage resident concerns and elevate safeguarding or welfare issues where required.
• Support Contracts Managers and Project Managers with planning, reporting, resource management, and project performance.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, client specifications, and statutory regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Full UK Driving Licence

CSCS Card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Job description

At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to the quality of work. As part of the United Infrastructure group, we specialise in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, and we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team.

Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector.

If you are driven and reliable and you aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver.

Site Manager - Large-Scale Refurbishment (Social Housing)

PiLON is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of large-scale refurbishment projects within the Social Housing sector. Managing occupied and void properties, you will be responsible for ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional with a strong background in planned works and refurbishment programmes to play a key role in delivering projects that improve homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day site operations across large-scale social housing refurbishment projects.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements, budgets, and client expectations.
• Supervise direct labour, subcontractors, and supply chain partners to achieve productivity and quality targets.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, safety inspections, and quality audits.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain programme delivery.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship, quality control, housekeeping, and site presentation.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, inspections, and compliance documentation using company systems.
• Build positive relationships with residents, client representatives, and key stakeholders, delivering a customer-focused service.
• Manage resident concerns and elevate safeguarding or welfare issues where required.
• Support Contracts Managers and Project Managers with planning, reporting, resource management, and project performance.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, client specifications, and statutory regulations.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience managing large-scale refurbishment or planned works projects within the Social Housing sector.
• Experience overseeing occupied property refurbishment programmes.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and construction compliance requirements.
• Experience managing direct labour, subcontractors, and multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• SMSTS qualification.
• First Aid at Work certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile refurbishment programmes that improve homes and communities.