Site Manager

Skilled Careers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking a Site Manager to lead a large-scale social housing refurbishment project in Manchester. You will oversee repairs on tenanted properties, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure health and safety standards are met while maintaining clear communication with residents.

The role requires a hands-on, proactive leader with strong organisational skills and a focus on resident satisfaction. A vehicle is desirable to support site operations.

Qualifications

• Social housing refurbishment experience required, with SDHF and energy efficiency exposure.
• Experience delivering works in both void and occupied properties.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, hands-on manager focused on resident safety.
• Access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily site operations and ensuring smooth project delivery
• Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring high-quality work
• Maintaining strict health & safety compliance on site
• Liaising with tenants and stakeholders to minimise disruption
• Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks, and maintaining site records
• Monitoring progress, quality, and timely completion of works

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive hands-on approach

Resident satisfaction focus

Driving license / vehicle access

Education

SMSTS Certification

Black CSCS/Gold Card

First Aid at Work

Asbestos Awareness

SDHF & Energy Efficiency experience

Job description

The Role

A leading social housing refurbishment contractor, currently delivering a large-scale social housing refurbishment of occupied housing across Manchester and surrounding areas. With a strong track record in improving the quality of social housing, this contractor is committed to delivering safe, healthy, and sustainable homes for local communities, they are now recruiting a Site Manager

As a Site Manager, you'll be overseeing the delivery of social housing repairs on tenanted properties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with daily site operations and ensuring smooth project delivery


• Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring work is completed to a high standard


• Maintaining strict health & safety compliance on site.


• Liaising with tenants and stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption and clear communication


• Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks, and maintaining site records


• Monitoring progress, quality, and ensuring timely completion of works

As a Site Manager you will require:

• Black CSCS/Gold ONLY


• SMSTS Certification


• First Aid at Work


• Asbestos Awareness


• Proven experience in social housing refurbishment, particularly SDHF and Energy Efficiency


• Experience working in both void and occupied properties


• Strong communication and organisational skills


• A proactive and hands-on approach with a focus on resident satisfaction and safety


• Access to a Vehicle and Driving