Site Manager

UI Social Infrastructure Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead planned works within the social housing sector, focusing on roofing and externals. You will manage day-to-day site operations, ensure health and safety compliance, uphold quality standards and deliver projects on time.

The role requires hands-on site leadership, coordination with subcontractors and internal teams, and strong organizational skills to maintain records and progress against the programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum site management experience in social housing projects.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Experience coordinating roofing and externals works.
• Good communication with clients, subcontractors and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site activities related to roofing and externals in occupied social housing properties.
• Conduct site inductions, daily briefings and toolbox talks to ensure a safe working environment.
• Monitor progress against the programme and resolve on-site issues to avoid delays.
• Ensure works meet quality standards and contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, reporting and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and operatives to meet milestones.
• Ensure personnel are trained and equipped with PPE and tools.
• Support cost tracking, review subcontractor scopes, and approve day works.
• Uphold excellent customer service standards and support community engagements.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Roofing

Communication

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas: Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Role Overview

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead planned works within the social housing sector, specifically focused on roofing and externals. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring health and safety compliance, quality standards, and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site activities related to roofing and externals. in occupied social housing properties.
• Conduct comprehensive site inductions, daily briefings, and toolbox talks to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
• Monitor project progress against the programme, proactively resolving any on-site issues to avoid delays.
• Ensure all works are delivered to the highest quality standards and meet all contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date site records, including reporting and documentation.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, and operatives to ensure smooth site operations and project milestones are met.
• Ensure all personnel on site are properly trained and equipped with appropriate PPE and tools.
• Collaborate with the commercial team on cost tracking, reviewing subcontractor scopes, and approving day works.
• Uphold excellent customer service standards and actively support community engagement initiatives.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.

Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place. A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.