Site Manager

Site Manager

Social Housing | Refurbishment | Planned Works | Occupied Properties
Full-time | Permanent
Norfolk
Up to £58,000 per annum + package

Site Manager job in Norfolk – managing the day-to-day delivery of internal and external refurbishment works across occupied social housing properties, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality standards and with minimal disruption to residents.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join a leading property services and construction contractor delivering refurbishment works as part of a long-term social housing framework in Norfolk.

The role will involve taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of refurbishment projects across occupied residential properties, covering a variety of internal and external works.

The successful candidate will manage site teams and subcontractors while maintaining high standards across health & safety, quality, programme and resident satisfaction. You will work closely with Contracts and Project Managers, Resident Liaison Officers, clients and other key stakeholders to ensure works are delivered effectively.

Previous experience managing refurbishment works within occupied residential properties is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of internal and external refurbishment works across occupied social housing properties
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, materials and resources to achieve programme targets
• Ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality and specification
• Managing subcontractor performance and issuing NCRs where required
• Carrying out regular site, quality and health & safety inspections
• Ensuring compliance with company Health & Safety procedures, including site inductions, RAMS, permits and PPE
• Conducting toolbox talks and promoting a strong health & safety culture across site
• Managing defects and ensuring works meet agreed client KPIs and quality standards
• Working closely with Resident Liaison Officers to minimise disruption and maintain effective communication with residents
• Managing resident and client concerns professionally and ensuring issues are resolved promptly
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and other project stakeholders
• Monitoring progress against programme and reporting any potential delays
• Producing regular site progress reports for senior management and the client
• Attending client, internal and project progress meetings
• Carrying out work inspections and ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and building regulations
• Maintaining accurate site documentation, H&S records and project information
• Managing site welfare facilities, offices and equipment
• Supporting and developing Assistant Site Managers, Site Administrators and other junior team members
• Identifying potential commercial opportunities and communicating these to senior management
• Supporting the Contracts Manager with pre-start activities and project mobilisation

Requirements

• Proven Site Management experience within refurbishment and/or planned works
• Previous experience delivering works within occupied residential properties essential
• Strong social housing, local authority or housing association experience preferred
• Experience managing both internal and external refurbishment works
• Strong subcontractor and site team management experience
• Good understanding of building regulations and Health & Safety legislation
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, programmes and specifications
• Strong understanding of programme management and project delivery
• Good commercial awareness
• Excellent resident, client and stakeholder management skills
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Confident managing works in sensitive occupied environments
• Microsoft Office proficiency, with Microsoft Project experience beneficial
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Full UK driving licence
• Successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS check
• MCIOB or working towards MCIOB desirable

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £58,000 per annum
• Comprehensive company benefits package
• Permanent, full-time position
• Long-term social housing refurbishment contract
• Opportunity to work with a leading property services and construction contractor
• Training, development and career progression opportunities

This Site Manager role in Norfolk offers the opportunity to join an established team delivering a long-term programme of refurbishment works across occupied social housing properties.

The position would suit an experienced Site Manager from a social housing, planned maintenance or refurbishment background who is confident managing internal and external works while maintaining excellent relationships with residents and clients.

Apply now to be considered for this opportunity.