Site Manager

Site Manager - Refurbishment Project

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £42,000 + £7,000 allowance (approx. £50,000 total package)

Project Value: £4M Sector:
Local Authority / Assisted Living Residential Refurbishment

Overview

A Site Manager is required to oversee a full refurbishment of assisted living & care environment. The project involves a complete strip‑out back to shell and full internal refurbishment. This role suits someone personable, proactive, and confident managing both the site and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day‑to‑day site operations on a full refurbishment project.

Manage 15-20 subcontractors, ensuring smooth coordination and high‑quality workmanship.

Conduct site inductions and maintain strong health & safety standards.

Oversee material orders, deliveries, and site logistics.

Produce weekly progress reports and update the Contracts Manager and Quantity Surveyor.

Maintain excellent communication with local authority representatives and stakeholders.

Ensure the project runs to programme, budget, and quality expectations.

Build positive working relationships with subcontractors and promote a collaborative site culture.

Address issues proactively with a can‑do attitude, going above and beyond to keep the project moving.

Requirements

Proven experience managing refurbishment projects, ideally within residential or care environments.

Strong leadership and communication skills; personable and client‑focused.

Ability to manage multiple subcontractors effectively.

SMSTS certification.

First Aid qualification.

Strong understanding of health & safety compliance.

Organised, reliable, and able to work independently while reporting clearly to senior management