Site Manager – Social Housing Repairs (Car Allowance)

Howells Solutions Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited in Crawley is looking for a hands-on Site Manager to lead reactive repairs and planned works for social housing. This is a full-time, permanent role based on site in Crawley, with a salary up to 50K plus car allowance and benefits.

You will supervise operatives and subcontractors, ensure a first-time fix, manage costs and milestones, and maintain high standards of quality, safety and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in social housing.
• Experience with planned works is advantageous.
• Proven ability to deliver on time and within budget.
• Strong health and safety standards on site.
• Hands-on site leadership and presence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise reactive repairs operatives and subcontractors.
• Oversee inspection, maintenance and repair of properties ensuring first-time fix.
• Maintain direction of the contract while retaining financial control.
• Work with client representatives to deliver high-quality service to residents.
• Manage costs and subcontractors effectively.
• Implement short, mid and long-term programmes across reactive and planned work streams.
• Carry out on-site inspections, investigations, reports and solutions.
• Oversee planned works alongside day-to-day repairs service.
• Complete jobs and hand over properties on time, meeting KPIs.
• Maintain resident satisfaction and handle complaints promptly.
• Liaise with client and contract administrators.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on site.
• Manage site administration and staff.
• Schedule works and procure materials.
• Chair subcontractor progress meetings.
• Liaise with design teams and consultants.
• Programme works using MS Project.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Leadership

Budget control

Contract administration

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Howells Solutions Limited in Crawley is looking for a hands-on Site Manager to lead reactive repairs and planned works for social housing. This is a full-time, permanent role based on site in Crawley, with a salary up to 50K plus car allowance and benefits.

You will supervise operatives and subcontractors, ensure a first-time fix, manage costs and milestones, and maintain high standards of quality, safety and service delivery.