Site Manager

Londinium Recruitment; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Site Manager in Welwyn Garden City to oversee a residential refurbishment project. You'll manage on-site trades, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in residential refurb projects and hold SMSTS certification. This role offers immediate start and competitive rates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing residential refurbishment projects.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Certification in site safety (SMSTS or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site works and trades.
• Manage sub-contractors, materials and site logistics.
• Ensure site compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Strong coordination and communication skills

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Experience managing residential refurbishment projects

Education

SMSTS or equivalent site safety certificates

Job description

Site Manager - Residential Refurbishment

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Start: Immediate

Hours: 7:30am - 4/4:30pm

Rate: £250 per day

Overview

We're looking for a reliable and hands‑on Site Manager to take full control of a residential refurbishment project in Welwyn Garden City. The role involves managing all on‑site trades, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring quality delivery according to the drawings and specifications. The ideal candidate will be confident running the day‑to‑day site independently, with a Project Manager visiting a couple of times a week for support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Overseeing all on‑site works and trades
• Opening up and locking up daily
• Interpreting and working from architectural drawings
• Managing sub‑contractors, materials and site logistics
• Ensuring the site is compliant with H&S and clean at all times
• Attending pre‑start meeting on site next week

Key Works

• Reconfiguring internal layout (creating new bedroom, reinstating kitchen and living areas)
• Installation of new Symphony kitchen
• Removing electric boiler and installing gas boiler
• Flooring removal and installation
• Joinery, wall installations, lighting upgrades
• Full coordination of waste management, skips, welfare setup

What You'll Need

• SMSTS (or equivalent site safety certs)
• Solid experience managing residential refurb projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings confidently
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Availability for a site meeting next week

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of the site and keep things moving smoothly with solid support in place — we'd love to hear from you.