Site Manager – Social Housing External Retrofit

Think Recruitment

Leicester

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 50,000

Full time

6 days ago

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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.