Site Manager

Wakefield, Yorkshire
Daniel Owen Ltd

Site Manager (Refurbishment/Planned Works)

Permanent Full Time 40 Hours per Week

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a growing refurbishment and planned maintenance team delivering works within the social housing sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for proactive and a customer-focused Site Manager with a strong background in housing refurbishment and occupied properties. Working closely with the wider delivery team and reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality refurbishment programme while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction throughout.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the successful day-to-day management of refurbishment works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

You will be involved in planning and programming works, managing site-based administration, coordinating labour and subcontractors, monitoring progress, and maintaining strong communication with residents, client representatives, and internal teams.

A key part of this role is delivering works in occupied homes, so a strong focus on resident engagement, communication, and customer care is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate refurbishment works in line with contract requirements
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract information to determine the most effective delivery methods
• Produce and manage programmes of works, including short-term activity schedules
• Establish and maintain site-based administrative systems and records
• Manage site resources including labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors
• Monitor site progress and ensure delivery against programme and budget expectations
• Lead site meetings with staff and supply chain partners
• Work closely with Resident Liaison staff to coordinate access, resolve concerns, and minimise disruption
• Liaise effectively with client representatives, residents, surveyors, and commercial/admin teams
• Ensure robust compliance with health & safety, environmental, and welfare standards
• Maintain relevant quality and compliance systems, including LIMS/LIBMS where required
• Support team development, training needs, and overall workforce performance

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to speak with experienced Site Managers who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, or decent homes/social housing programmes
• Experience managing internal and external refurbishment works
• A strong understanding of working within occupied properties
• Excellent planning, organisation, and programme management skills
• Confidence managing subcontractors and site teams
• Strong IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate site records and reporting
• Knowledge of LIBMS / LIMS systems
• A proactive approach to health, safety, environment, and quality compliance
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• The ability to take ownership, solve problems, and deliver results

If you are an experienced Site manager looking for your next opportunity, please apply today or call Jess on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)

Key words: site manager, social housing, property services, refurbishment