Site Manager

Mulalley; Norwich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a long-term refurbishment programme for social housing. You would lead day-to-day operations, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in occupied properties and possess essential qualifications like SMSTS and NVQ Level 6. This role offers a consistent workload without uncertainty.

Benefits

Long-term secure programme

Consistent workload

Accountability and capability focus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering refurbishment works in occupied environments.
• Strong background working for a Tier 1 contractor preferred.
• Clear understanding of compliance and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day site delivery of refurbishment works.
• Maintaining control of programme, quality, and compliance.
• Providing reporting on progress and risks.

Skills

Delivering social housing refurbishment works

Managing site teams and subcontractors

Complying with safety and quality requirements

Organised and decisive under pressure

Education

SMSTS

Level 6 NVQ (or equivalent)

Job description

Site Manager - Major Works (Social Housing)

Programme: Norwich City Council - 10-Year Major Works Partnership

Mulalley is delivering a 10-year Major Works programme for Norwich City Council, covering internal and external refurbishment across their social housing stock. This is a long-term, resident-facing programme requiring disciplined, experienced site leadership.

We are now recruiting Site Managers who know how to deliver refurbishment works in occupied environments and keep full control of safety, quality, programme, and people.

The Role

You will be accountable for:

• Day-to-day site delivery of internal and external refurbishment works
• Managing site teams and subcontractors
• Maintaining control of programme, quality, and H&S compliance
• Coordinating activities and minimising disruption
• Providing clear, honest reporting on progress and risk

This is a delivery-critical role. You are expected to lead from the front.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience delivering social housing refurbishment works
• Background working for a Tier 1 contractor (preferred)
• Strong experience working in occupied properties
• Clear understanding of compliance, safety, and quality requirements
• Resilient, organised, and decisive under pressure

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• Level 6 NVQ (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• MCIOB accreditation or a relevant degree

Why Mulalley

• Long-term, secure programme with a local authority client
• Consistent workload with no stop-start uncertainty
• A business that values capability, accountability, and delivery

Closing date for applications: 2nd February