Social Housing Retrofit Site Supervisor (Birmingham)

Fortem; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Discretionary bonus up to 10%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Birthday day off (34 days total)

Private healthcare and dental care

Cycle to work scheme

Car lease option / salary sacrifice

Retail and mobile discounts

Job summary

Fortem, part of the Willmott Dixon group, is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join our West Midlands projects in Birmingham. You will manage social housing refurbishment work, coordinate contractors, ensure safety and quality, and deliver projects within agreed programmes.

The role involves supervising subcontractors, maintaining clear workload instructions, and engaging with tenants to achieve high satisfaction. A full driving licence and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Construction/refurbishment experience, ideally at Assistant Site Manager level.
• Full driving licence.
• Supervisory or Management experience (mainly sub-contractors).
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Problem solving skills, analytical capability.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to engage people and build strong working relations with trades, colleagues, client and managers.
• Worked in a planned works environment/site.
• Experience in social housing repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and safe delivery of the social housing refurbishment works.
• Ensure safe, effective and timely delivery of construction operations.
• Report into the Site Manager with responsibility for all contractors and refurbishment/construction across tenanted properties.
• Ensure all works comply with BS7671 and other relevant standards.
• Ensure work instructions to trades/subcontractors are clear and full workload is maintained to maximise productivity.
• Carry out ad hoc safety inspections on supply chain partners.
• Carry out quality inspections on all works.
• Organise work activity and prioritisation for the team.
• Complete an accident form in case of injury.
• Manage welfare facilities on site.
• Support tenants daily and achieve excellent customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical

Under pressure

People management

Driving licence

Job description

Fortem, part of the Willmott Dixon group, is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join our West Midlands projects in Birmingham. You will manage social housing refurbishment work, coordinate contractors, ensure safety and quality, and deliver projects within agreed programmes.

The role involves supervising subcontractors, maintaining clear workload instructions, and engaging with tenants to achieve high satisfaction. A full driving licence and strong communication skills are essential.