Site Manager - External Refurbishment

Think Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive salary

Job summary

Think Recruitment is seeking a Site Manager for external maintenance projects in Peterborough within the social housing sector. You will manage delivery, safety, and quality on site, coordinating subcontractors and liaising with clients to ensure timely completion.

The role offers £45,000-£50,000 DOE, a car allowance, and a comprehensive package, with opportunities for progression in a growing contractor.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering planned maintenance projects within social housing.
• Strong leadership skills with visible hands-on site presence.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience in cost control and subcontractor management.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Client-facing

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Full job description

Site Manager - Social Housing External Maintenance

Location: Peterborough

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE (Plus Car Allowance Plus Package)

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver an external retrofit projects across social housing properties in the Peterborouigh area.

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 delivering planned maintenance projects within social housing, ideally retrofit works.


• 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

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.