Site Manager

Michael Page; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is supporting a growing national contractor in the North East to recruit a Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager for social housing refurbishment and retrofit projects. This role offers long-term progression as the business invests in regional growth.

You will oversee site operations, manage subcontractors and direct labour, ensure safety and programme adherence, and maintain quality across projects while building strong client and resident relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing refurbishment or related property services.
• Proven track record managing site operations and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Driving licence, SMSTS, CSCS and first aid qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage social housing refurbishment and retrofit projects across the North East.
• Oversee site operations, subcontractors and direct labour teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure works comply with client specifications.
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Manage material ordering and site logistics.
• Build strong relationships with clients, residents and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations.
• Support project reporting, progress meetings and programme updates.
• Drive high standards of customer satisfaction and operational performance.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Health & safety awareness

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid Qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Join a growing national contractor delivering major social housing refurbishment and retrofit programmes across the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager to secure long-term career progression within a business investing heavily in regional growth

Client Details

Our client is a major UK contractor delivering property, regeneration, maintenance, energy efficiency and retrofit solutions across the public and social housing sectors. With substantial investment being made into their North East operation, this is a rare opportunity to join a growing regional team at an exciting stage of its development. Employees benefit from a supportive leadership team, excellent development opportunities and a clear pathway for progression.

Description

• Manage social housing refurbishment and retrofit projects across the North East.
• Oversee site operations, subcontractors and direct labour teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure works comply with client specifications.
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Manage material ordering and site logistics.
• Build strong relationships with clients, residents and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations.
• Support project reporting, progress meetings and programme updates.
• Drive high standards of customer satisfaction and operational performance.

Profile

• Experience within social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance or property services.
• Previous experience managing site operations and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid Qualification.

Job Offer

• Pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Long-term secured pipeline of work.
• Structured development and training.
• Opportunity to progress into Project Manager level.
• Future progression towards Contracts Manager.
• Stable, growing and well-funded business.
• Supportive management team committed to internal promotion