Site Manager

Temporary Site Manager (Full-Time)

📍 Location: Birmingham (with travel across the city)
📅 Contract: Temporary until 30 June 2026
🏗️ Sector: Social Housing / Construction / Refurbishment

The Opportunity

An established and growing organisation within the construction and property services sector is seeking an experienced Temporary Site Manager to join their team in Birmingham.

This is a full-time role overseeing site operations across a major social housing contract. A background or bias in roofing would be advantageous.

You will play a key role in leading site teams and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The Project

You will be working on a large-scale, long-term social housing contract delivering:

• Repairs & Maintenance
• Capital Works
• Retrofit programmes

This contract supports over 20,000 residential properties, including a mix of low, medium, and high-rise buildings. It is a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures
• Maintain and enforce Health & Safety standards across all site activities
• Produce and maintain up-to-date H&S records
• Manage inductions for staff, subcontractors, and visitors
• Monitor performance and provide coaching, training, and appraisals
• Ensure work is delivered to specification and company standards
• Maintain excellent site presentation at all times
• Plan resources effectively and lead regular site meetings
• Review and challenge subcontractor RAMS prior to approval

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 4 / HNC (or equivalent)
• SMSTS certification
• Scaffold Inspection qualification
• Valid CSCS card (role appropriate)
• First Aid at Work certificate
• Asbestos Awareness (Duty to Manage desirable)
• Strong understanding of building refurbishment projects
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Roofing experience
• Membership of CIOB or similar professional body
• Knowledge of ASTA planning software
• Experience in affordable housing refurbishment projects
• Knowledge of JCT / NEC contracts
• Quality assurance processes

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on one of the largest social housing programmes in the UK
• Gain experience on complex, large-scale refurbishment projects
• Immediate start with a contract running through to mid-2026