Site Manager - Planned Retrofit Works

Howells Solutions Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Company vehicle

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking a Site Manager to oversee planned maintenance projects in social housing across the St Albans area. This client-facing role requires delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high standards of quality and safety.

You will manage costs, coordinate subcontractors, and lead multiple work streams with hands-on leadership. Proficient use of MS Project or similar planning software is essential for programme delivery.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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

Client-facing

Communication

Cost control

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Site Manager - Social Housing Planned Maintenance
Location: St Albans
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 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 the St Albans 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 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.