Site Manager - Property Disrepairs

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business is seeking a qualified Site Manager in social housing to manage legal disrepair refurbishments across North West London. The ideal candidate will have strong people management skills, a full UK manual driving license, and relevant qualifications. With a focus on quality and safety, the role also offers career development opportunities and competitive benefits, including a company van and paid parking.

Benefits

Company Van / Fuel Card / Paid Parking

Mobile Phone / PDA

Career Development Opportunities

28 Days Paid Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)

Employee Assistance

Hamper at Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing managing void projects.
• Good understanding of SOR codes.
• Ability to meet deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Managing legal disrepair property refurbishments.
• Allocating work for sub-contractors and direct staff.
• Maintaining quality and Health & Safety on site.

Skills

Time Management

People Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Organisation

IT Literacy

Education

SMSTS Certified

Full UK Manual Driving License

DBS Certificate

CSCS Card

Job description

Job Description

Gilmartins is a family-owned and run business; our staff are valued, and our ethos is to promote from within. Our Board of Directors mostly started on the tools themselves, so they have a ‘hands-on’ understanding of the work we do.

We work in social housing managing property disrepairs for local authorities and housing associations. Gilmartins is looking to recruit a qualified Site Manager with experience in delivering legal disrepair projects in social housing; this experience is essential for the job.

The Role:

• Managing legal disrepair property refurbishments, including carrying out site surveys, managing tasks/trades/materials, snagging, finishing minor repairs, and changing locks.
• Working across North West London area (Barnet, Camden, Wembley, Westminster, Harrow, Ealing, Hounslow, Hammersmith).
• The ideal candidate will live centrally to this area and be willing to travel and work between sites.
• Carrying out property works validations.
• Running and managing sites.
• Allocating and controlling work for sub-contractors and direct staff.
• Inspecting completed jobs.
• Maintaining and promoting quality and health & safety on site.

Summary of Required Skills:

• Previous experience in social housing managing void projects is essential.
• Good understanding of SOR codes.
• Deadline-driven with effective time management skills.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• High attention to detail.
• People management skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels with all stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload.
• IT literate.

Requirements for Job:

• Full UK manual driving license – not EU license.
• SMSTS qualification.
• DBS certificate.
• CSCS card.

Company Benefits:

• Company van, fuel card, paid parking.
• Mobile phone/PDA.
• Career development opportunities.
• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays).
• Employee Assistance.
• Christmas hamper.

Hours of work are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 Saturday or Sunday in 4 required (paid in addition to salary).