Site Manager – Social Housing Refurbishment

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead multi‑million‑pound social housing refurbishment projects across London. You will set the standard on site, driving safety, quality, integrity, service, and value while ensuring exceptional delivery for residents and stakeholders.

This role requires a confident leader who can manage complex, occupied‑home refurbishment schemes, build strong relationships, and maintain full control of programme, cost, and compliance.

Core Values & Leadership Expectations

• Lead by example in line with company values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Service, and Value.

• Comply with all company policies, systems, and procedures.

• Support and motivate teams to achieve objectives efficiently and professionally.

• Promote strong, professional relationships with residents, subcontractors, colleagues, and partners.

• Champion social, environmental, and economic sustainability across all project activities.

Main Duties

• Project Delivery. Deliver multi‑million‑pound refurbishment projects on time, on budget, and to required quality standards.

• Build strong relationships with residents, ensuring they are informed, respected, and satisfied throughout the works.

• Coordinate operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers in a planned and cost‑efficient manner.

• Maintain an up‑to‑date project plan and communicate programme changes promptly.

• Identify, justify, and secure approval for variation orders.

• Monitor project budgets, subcontractor invoices, materials, and variations.

• Lead all Health & Safety activities, including inductions, compliance checks, and safe‑working practices.

• Attend progress meetings with senior management and project teams, providing clear documentation and updates.

• Ensure timely delivery of management information and project reporting.

• Build strong working relationships with clients and subcontractors to support future opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience delivering social housing refurbishment projects.

• CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid, and Asbestos Awareness (minimum).

• Experience managing internal and external schemes.

• Background as a main‑contractor Site Manager on large, occupied residential refurbishments.

• Strong site supervision, administration, and Health & Safety experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and Microsoft Project.

• Ability to maintain quality while driving programme in a fast‑moving environment.

• Clear, personable communicator able to build trust with residents and stakeholders.

• Strong knowledge of the building, maintenance, and social housing sectors.

• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.

• Confident engaging with senior management and reporting at a high level.

If you’re a proactive, resident‑focused Site Manager with a passion for delivering high‑quality refurbishment projects, we’d love to hear from you.