Site Manager - Planned Retrofit Works

Howells Solutions Limited; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company vehicle

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking a Site Manager to deliver retrofit projects across social housing in Uxbridge and surrounding areas. You will lead on-site operations, manage costs, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure KPIs and health & safety standards are met.

The role offers a competitive salary of £52,000–£55,000 with DOE, a car allowance or company vehicle, and clear career progression within a forward-thinking contractor.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering retrofit projects within social housing.
• Strong leadership and hands-on site presence.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience in cost control and subcontractor management.
• Proficient in project planning software (MS Project or equivalent).

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.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Site Manager - Social Housing Planned Maintenance

Location: Uxbridge

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £52,000 - £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 Uxbridge and surrounding areas.

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 retrofit 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 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.