Site Manager

Southend-on-sea, Essex
Axis Europe

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services. We employ more than 1,500 people and support over 250 clients across London and the Southeast. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the Axis CLC group, we help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and clients fully compliant.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive Site Manager to lead the delivery of planned maintenance and refurbishment works across our contracts. You will take full ownership of site safety, quality, programme and client satisfaction, coordinating internal teams, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, on budget and to the highest standards.

This role operates within occupied properties, so strong leadership, organisation and resident-focused delivery are essential.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, programme and coordinate the work of operatives and subcontractors to ensure works progress efficiently and are completed in line with contract requirements, while minimising disruption to residents.
• Take full responsibility for site health and safety, particularly within occupied environments. Identify and control hazards including scaffolding and access equipment, PPE, temporary services, asbestos, dust, fumes, site tidiness and waste management, and working safely around vulnerable residents.
• Monitor and inspect works in progress to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards. Identify, record and resolve defects and snagging throughout the works.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily site diaries detailing visits, meetings, observations and actions taken. Provide reports as required by the Contracts
• Manager, Commercial Manager or client.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of planned works packages, ensuring quality, programme and customer satisfaction targets are achieved

Requirements Essential

To be successful as a Site Manager, you will have:

• Demonstrable Site Management experience
• Experience delivering planned maintenance or refurbishment works, ideally within occupied properties
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, residents and stakeholders
• Competent using digital systems for reporting, scheduling and administration (MS Office or similar)
• Good awareness of relevant Health & Safety legislation and site compliance requirements

Desirable

• SMSTS or SSSTS
• First Aid at Work
• Asbestos Awareness
• Trade background or relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent)
• Experience working within social housing, public sector or framework contracts
• Experience managing subcontractors across multiple trades

What we offer

• Salary £45,000 – £55,000, plus benefits including:
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays
• Long-service awards at key milestones
• Perkbox (free coffees, cinema tickets, discounts & more)
• 1 paid volunteer day each year
• If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you, apply today.

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.