Site Manager - Planned Maintenance

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

Job summary

Think Recruitment is seeking a Site Manager for social housing external maintenance in the Leicester area. The role is full-time and permanent, with a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 DOE, plus car allowance and package.

The Site Manager will deliver external retrofit projects across social housing properties, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and to high standards of quality and health & safety. Client-facing with strong coordination across teams.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering social housing maintenance projects.
• Strong leadership with hands-on site presence.
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship building.
• Experience in cost control and subcontractor management.
• Proficient with planning software (MS Project or similar).

Responsibilities

• Oversee project direction with financial control.
• Build strong client relationships to ensure quality service.
• Manage costs and coordinate subcontractors.
• Plan programmes for multiple work streams.
• Conduct onsite inspections and reporting to drive improvement.
• Handover properties on time meeting KPIs.
• Liaise with clients, contract admins, and design teams.
• Ensure strict health and safety compliance on site.
• Manage site administration and staff.
• Oversee scheduling and procurement of materials.
• Chair subcontractor progress meetings.
• Programme works using MS Project.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Site health & safety

Communication

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Site Manager - Social Housing External Maintenance

Location: Leicestder

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 Leicester 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.
• 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.