Site Manager

Annual salary: up to £45,000.00

Site Manager

Location:

Birmingham

Contract Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000per annum + Company Car Allowance

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, staff rewards, volunteering leave, family-friendly policies

Mears Group is one of the UK's leading providers of housing and care services. We deliver essential maintenance, regeneration, and retrofit services to homes and communities across the country. Our teams work in partnership with local authorities and housing providers to improve energy efficiency, safety, and living standards for residents.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Site Manager to lead the delivery of our Capital Works Kitchen and Bathroom replacement programme within the social housing sector. You will be responsible for managing planned improvement works across occupied and void properties, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

As Site Manager, you will oversee all site operations, manage direct labour and subcontractors, monitor programme performance, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, building regulations, and company procedures. You will work closely with operational teams, residents, clients, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of kitchen and bathroom refurbishment projects.

Role Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operational delivery of capital works kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes
Lead and supervise site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist trades to ensure efficient project delivery
Monitor project progress through regular site inspections and programme reviews
Ensure all works are completed to the required quality standards, specifications, and agreed timescales
Oversee kitchen and bathroom installations, including associated plumbing, electrical, flooring, plastering, tiling, decorating, and ventilation works
Ensure works comply with building regulations, health and safety legislation, and client specifications
Manage site health and safety, ensuring safe systems of work are implemented and maintained at all times
Carry out site audits, inspections, toolbox talks, and quality checks, addressing any issues promptly
Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Manage material deliveries, site logistics, and resource allocation to maintain programme targets
Liaise with residents throughout the project, ensuring excellent customer service and minimising disruption to their homes
Investigate and resolve any quality concerns, defects, or customer complaints in a timely manner
Maintain accurate site records, programme updates, and project documentation
Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure delivery targets are achieved
Provide regular progress reports to Contracts Managers and senior stakeholders
Ensure financial controls are maintained, including monitoring variations and supporting cost management

Role Criteria:
Experience managing planned maintenance, capital works, refurbishment, or social housing projects.
Proven experience delivering kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes.
CSCS management card
NVQ Level 6 in construction site management
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.
Experience managing subcontractors, direct labour, and multiple trades on site.
Ability to read and interpret specifications, drawings, and work programmes.
Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience conducting site inspections, quality audits, and health and safety checks.
Ability to resolve issues and make decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
Competent in using IT systems for reporting, planning, and project management.
Full UK driving licence.

Benefits we can offer you
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees…