Site Manager

Howells Solutions Limited; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing contractor is seeking a Site Manager in Stevenage to oversee planned maintenance projects. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in social housing and strong leadership skills. You will manage costs, ensure project delivery on time and budget, and maintain health and safety standards. This role offers competitive compensation, car allowance, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering planned maintenance projects in social housing.
• Strong leadership skills and a visible, 'hands-on' site presence.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall direction of projects while maintaining financial control.
• Build strong relationships with clients to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Manage costs and coordinate subcontractors effectively.
• Conduct onsite inspections, investigations, and reporting.
• Ensure strict health and safety compliance on site.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Communication skills

Project management

Health and safety compliance

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Site Manager - Social Housing Planned Maintenance

Location: Stevenage

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 DOE + car allowance & mileage

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to oversee planned maintenance projects on void and major void properties across the Stevenage area.

We are also open to applications from experienced Site Supervisors or Assistant Site Managers who are ready to step up.

This is a client-facing role where you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and health & safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall direction of projects while maintaining financial control.
• Build strong relationships with clients and their representatives to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Manage costs and coordinate subcontractors effectively.
• Plan and implement short, medium, and long-term programmes for multiple work streams.
• Conduct onsite inspections, investigations, and reporting to drive continuous improvement.
• Handover properties on time, meeting strict key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Liaise closely with clients, contract administrators, and design teams.
• Ensure strict health and safety compliance on site.
• Manage site administration and staff effectively.
• Oversee scheduling and procurement of materials.
• Chair subcontractor progress meetings.
• Programme works using MS Project.

About You

• Proven track record in delivering planned maintenance projects in social housing or similar environments.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to maintain a visible, "hands-on" site presence.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience in cost control and subcontractor management.
• Competent in using MS Project or similar planning software.

Why Join Us

You will be part of a modern, forward-thinking business that values the strengths, skills, and personalities of its people as the key to success. In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary, car allowance and mileage reimbursement, alongside excellent career progression opportunities.

For your chance to secure this exciting opportunity, please apply online today!