Temporary Site Manager (Full-Time)
📍 Location: Birmingham (with travel across the city)
📅 Contract: Temporary until 30 June 2026
🏗️ Sector: Social Housing / Construction / Refurbishment
The Opportunity
An established and growing organisation within the construction and property services sector is seeking an experienced Temporary Site Manager to join their team in Birmingham.
This is a full-time role overseeing site operations across a major social housing contract. A background or bias in roofing would be advantageous.
You will play a key role in leading site teams and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
The Project
You will be working on a large-scale, long-term social housing contract delivering:
* Repairs & Maintenance
* Capital Works
* Retrofit programmes
This contract supports over 20,000 residential properties, including a mix of low, medium, and high-rise buildings. It is a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures
* Maintain and enforce Health & Safety standards across all site activities
* Produce and maintain up-to-date H&S records
* Manage inductions for staff, subcontractors, and visitors
* Monitor performance and provide coaching, training, and appraisals
* Ensure work is delivered to specification and company standards
* Maintain excellent site presentation at all times
* Plan resources effectively and lead regular site meetings
* Review and challenge subcontractor RAMS prior to approval
Essential Requirements
* NVQ Level 4 / HNC (or equivalent)
* SMSTS certification
* Scaffold Inspection qualification
* Valid CSCS card (role appropriate)
* First Aid at Work certificate
* Asbestos Awareness (Duty to Manage desirable)
* Strong understanding of building refurbishment projects
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Roofing experience
* Membership of CIOB or similar professional body
* Knowledge of ASTA planning software
* Experience in affordable housing refurbishment projects
* Knowledge of JCT / NEC contracts
* Quality assurance processes
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to work on one of the largest social housing programmes in the UK
* Gain experience on complex, large-scale refurbishment projects
* Immediate start with a contract running through to mid-2026