Site Manager – Social Housing External Retrofit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Think Recruitment partnered with a leading social housing contractor to fill a Site Manager role in Leicester, overseeing external retrofit projects across social housing properties. This client-facing position requires delivering projects on time and within budget, maintaining health and safety standards, and coordinating subcontractors and programmes using MS Project.

A competitive salary (£45,000-£50,000 DOE) with car allowance and package is on offer, with clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering planned maintenance projects within social housing.
• Strong leadership and visible hands-on site presence.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.

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 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

MS Project

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Job description

Think Recruitment partnered with a leading social housing contractor to fill a Site Manager role in Leicester, overseeing external retrofit projects across social housing properties. This client-facing position requires delivering projects on time and within budget, maintaining health and safety standards, and coordinating subcontractors and programmes using MS Project.

A competitive salary (£45,000-£50,000 DOE) with car allowance and package is on offer, with clear progression opportunities