Site Manager

Build Recruitment; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager for social housing planned works in South London and Kent. The ideal candidate will manage refurbishment projects, ensuring safety and quality in occupied properties. Responsibilities include overseeing site operations, managing subcontractors, and completing necessary documentation. This permanent role offers stability and a competitive salary within a growing contractor with a strong future pipeline of projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term stability and career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within social housing planned works required.
• Proven experience in managing refurbishment projects both internally and externally.
• Experience working in occupied properties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site operations on social housing projects.
• Overseeing internal and external works including kitchens and bathrooms.
• Ensuring health & safety compliance across sites.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS (Site Management level)

First Aid at Work

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.