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.