Site Manager
051_1767619449 Posted: 05/01/2026
Site Manager
Day Rate:Up to £400 per day
Location: Bedfordshire
Contract Type: Temporary
Sector: Social Housing
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to manage and oversee day-to-day site operations within a social housing and local authority environment. The role involves managing site activities to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required standard. This is a hands-on position, managing live and occupied sites and coordinating operatives and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage daily site operations and site setup
2. Supervise operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers
3. Plan and programme works to meet agreed timescales
4. Ensure materials, plant, and labour are available as required
5. Take full responsibility for Health & Safety in line with CDM 2015
6. Prepare, review, and implement RAMS
7. Carry out site inductions and toolbox talks
8. Conduct regular site safety and quality inspections
9. Monitor workmanship and arrange remedial works where required
10. Maintain daily site diaries and progress reports
11. Liaise with clients, tenants, subcontractors, and professional teams
12. Ensure works comply with specifications and building regulations
Project Types
13. Planned and reactive maintenance
14. Social housing refurbishments
15. Kitchens and bathrooms
16. Void properties
17. Block and communal area works
18. Live environment projects
Essential Requirements
19. Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing or planned maintenance
20. SMSTS qualification
21. CSCS Card (Black preferred)
22. Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM 2015
23. Experience producing and managing RAMS
24. Excellent communication and organisational skills
25. Full UK driving licence
Desirable
26. Local authority or housing association experience
27. First Aid at Work
28. Asbestos Awareness
Please submit your CV to the job application if this is of interest to you.