Site Manager – Social Housing Refurbishment | Croydon | Long-Term Project (to 2027+) | £55,000–£60,000 + Car Allowance + Package
Are you an experienced Site Manager with a background in social housing refurbishment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected main contractor delivering a major planned works and refurbishment framework across Croydon - with secured work through to March 2027 and likely extension beyond.
The Site Manager Role
As a Site Manager, you’ll play a key part in delivering external and internal refurbishment schemes across occupied housing stock within the borough. Working under a Contracts Manager, and supported by an Operations Manager and Ops Director, you’ll ensure smooth site delivery, quality compliance, and resident satisfaction.
Your responsibilities will include:
Overseeing day-to-day site activities across multiple refurbishment projects.
Managing subcontractors, site teams, and H&S compliance.
Conducting toolbox talks, RAMS reviews, and scaffold inspections.
Liaising with residents, client representatives, and local authority teams.
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Projects are all local, with sites spread across Croydon — you’ll sign in daily at the office before heading out to the live schemes.
The Site Manager
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Proven experience in social housing refurbishment (internal/external, decent homes, or planned maintenance).
A stable career history – not freelance or short-term roles.
Previous employment with leading housing contractors
Strong communication and site coordination skills.
Certifications: SMSTS, CSCS, Scaffold Inspection; First Aid desirable.
Based in or near Croydon / South London, with good local area knowledge.
In Return?
£55,000–£60,000 basic salary (DOE)
£4,000 car allowance
Pension scheme & holiday package
Long-term local work (secured through to 2027+)
Excellent support structure and development opportunities
If you’re a Site Manager looking for a long-term, stable role within social housing refurbishment, this is the opportunity for you.
Apply now or contact Sam Patuzzo at Samuel James Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Ref:
SM-CROY-1025
Keywords:
Site Manager / Social Housing / Refurbishment / Planned Works / External Works / Decent Homes / Croydon / South London / Internal Refurb / Property Services / Planned Maintenance