Site Manager - Freelance - Kitchens And Bathrooms

Randstad Construction and Property; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting an experienced Site Manager to lead a fast-tracked internal refurbishment programme across Northampton and Kettering on occupied social housing. You will coordinate trades, supervise subcontractors, ensure H&S compliance and drive progress to meet March 2027 targets.

Experience delivering high-volume kitchen/bathroom replacements in occupied homes is essential, as is SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering internal refurbishments in social housing.
• Experience managing occupied properties and sub-contractors.
• Valid SMSTS, First Aid at Work and CSCS cards; Asbestos Awareness desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operational Delivery: Oversee day-to-day site operations and subcontractors on internal refurbishments.
• Programme & Quality Control: Drive progress against schedule and conduct sign-offs for kitchens/bathrooms.
• Tenant & RLO Coordination: Manage access schedules and tenant concerns in occupied homes.
• Health & Safety: Maintain H&S standards, RAMS compliance, toolbox talks.
• Commercial & Reporting: Track material usage and report progress to Project Manager.

Skills

Site management

Social housing experience

Stakeholder coordination

Education

SMSTS certificate

First Aid at Work

CSCS Black/White Card

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Role: Site Manager

Location: Northampton & Kettering (covering social housing sites across both areas)

Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed-Term (Immediate Start - March 2027)

Sector: Social Housing / Planned Maintenance (Kitchens & Bathrooms)

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Site Manager to lead a fast-tracked planned maintenance scheme across Northampton and Kettering.

This contract covers internal refurbishments (kitchens and bathrooms) across occupied social housing stock. You will be responsible for operational delivery, subcontractor management, H&S compliance, and driving progress to meet strict project completion targets by March 2027 while maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Delivery: Oversee day-to-day site operations, managing trades and sub-contractors to maintain steady flow rates on internal refits.
• Programme & Quality Control: Drive progress against the construction schedule, monitor build quality, and conduct sign-offs/snagging for completed kitchens and bathrooms.
• Tenant & RLO Coordination: Work closely with the Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to manage access schedules, address tenant concerns, and minimise disruption in occupied homes.
• Health & Safety: Maintain strict H&S standards across all properties, ensure full compliance with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and conduct regular toolbox talks.
• Commercial & Reporting: Track material usage, report weekly progress to the Project Manager, and manage site handover documentation.

Key Requirements & Experience

• Social Housing Expertise: Proven track record as a Site Manager delivering internal social housing refurbishments (specifically high-volume kitchen and bathroom replacements).
• Occupied Property Management: Deep understanding of working in inhabited properties and managing sub-contractors around resident access.
• Certifications: Valid SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and CSCS Black/White Card (Asbestos Awareness is highly desirable).
• Mobility: Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across site locations in Northampton and Kettering.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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