Site Manager - Planned Retrofit Works

Howells Recruitment; Harbledown; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company vehicle

Job summary

Howells Recruitment is seeking a Site Manager for social housing planned maintenance projects in Canterbury. You will lead retrofit and refurbishments, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and high health and safety standards.

You will oversee client relationships, manage costs and subcontractors, and coordinate multiple workstreams with hands-on leadership and clear communication. A car allowance or company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering planned maintenance projects in social housing.
• Hands-on site leadership with visible presence.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience in cost control and subcontractor management.
• Competent in MS Project or similar planning software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 KPIs and quality standards.
• Liaise 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

Client-facing

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Communication

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Site Manager - Social Housing Planned Maintenance
Location: Canterbury
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 DOE + car allowance OR company vehicle

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver internal and external retrofit projects across social housing properties in Canterbury.

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 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.