Site Manager
Location: Multi-Site Role - Around North/North-West
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Business Unit: Social Housing Refurbishment / Planned Works
Overview
Equans is recruiting a Site Manager to support multiple occupied refurbishment schemes on behalf of a leading Social Housing Association. This is a multi-site role covering locations in Colchester, Bedford, Reading, Slough, Bournemouth and Dartford.
The role involves regular travel between sites. To support this, a company vehicle is provided, and all travel expenses and hotel stays are fully covered.
This is a permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary, vehicle, hotel allowance and full expenses package.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage day-to-day delivery of occupied refurbishment and planned works across multiple live housing sites
2. Supervise subcontractors and trade teams, ensuring safe, high-quality delivery
3. Work closely with an experienced Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to support resident communication and minimise disruption
4. Attend tenant and resident housing meetings as the on-site lead
5. Take ownership of all on-site logistics, including welfare setup, access, deliveries, storage, housekeeping and H&S compliance
6. Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, who manages off-site logistics, programme, procurement and commercial coordination
7. Monitor progress, identify risks or delays, and implement corrective actions
8. Produce and maintain accurate site documentation such as RAMS, permits, induction records and H&S files
9. Carry out regular inspections, quality checks and safety audits
10. Build strong working relationships with residents, client teams and internal stakeholders
11. Support the RLO team with managing resident feedback and complaints
12. Ensure all works comply with SHEQ standards, permits, safeguarding and public protection measures
What We Offer
13. Competitive salary
14. Company vehicle provided
15. Hotel stays covered when required
16. All travel expenses fully paid
17. 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
18. Pension and life assurance
19. Employee discount schemes across major retailers
20. Learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications
21. Attractive referral reward scheme
22. Access to internal employee networks
23. Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
About You
24. Experienced Site Manager with a strong background in occupied refurbishment within social housing
25. Flexible and willing to travel frequently between multiple sites
26. Capable of managing several projects and workstreams simultaneously
27. Confident managing subcontractors and ensuring high standards of quality and safety
28. Strong communicator, able to lead resident meetings and work closely with RLOs
29. Highly organised with good planning and problem-solving skills
30. Knowledgeable in SHEQ processes, RAMS, permits and public protection requirements
31. Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
32. Holds SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid, and a full UK driving licence