Site Manager

Position:
Site Manager (Decent Homes – Kitchens & Bathrooms)

Employment Type:

Temporary to Permanent

Location:

Bradford

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Site Manager to oversee a high-volume Decent Homes planned maintenance scheme specializing in internal kitchen and bathroom upgrades. Operating in tenanted/occupied social housing properties, you will be responsible for leading teams of multi-skilled tradesmen and subcontractors, ensuring work is completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest standards of tenant satisfaction.

This is a fast-paced temporary-to-permanent position, offering the opportunity to transition into a long-term permanent role with a leading main contractor.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management:
Drive the daily kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes, ensuring projects stick to strict delivery schedules and KPI targets.

Team & Subcontractor Leadership:
Supervise, coordinate, and motivate direct labor and subcontractors (including plumbers, electricians, plasterers, and carpenters).

Tenant & RLO Liaison:
Work hand-in-hand with Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs) to manage access schedules, minimize disruption, and resolve tenant queries or complaints swiftly.

Health & Safety Compliance:
Ensure full site compliance with CDM regulations, manage RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), and consistently deliver toolbox talks to the site team.

Quality Control & Handovers:
Conduct pre-start surveys, inspect in-progress workmanship, manage snagging, and complete smooth handovers back to the tenant and client.

Reporting:
Maintain precise site diaries, track material allocations, and submit weekly progress reports to the Project Manager.

Essential Requirements & Certifications

Candidates will not be considered without the following mandatory qualifications:

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).

First Aid at Work (3-day current certificate).

Asbestos Awareness certificate.

Valid CSCS Card (Black/Supervisory card preferred).

Experience & Skills

Proven track record as a Site Manager specifically delivering Decent Homes or social housing internal planned maintenance projects.

Extensive experience managing fast-moving kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes.

Strong background in managing multiple tradesmen within occupied/tenanted properties.

Exceptional communication skills with the empathy required to deal with diverse resident needs.

Full UK Driving Licence