Site Manager

Exeter, Devon
Build Recruitment

Job Title: Site Manager
Social Housing Planned Works Contractor
Exeter & Taunton Areas
Permanent Position
Immediate Start Available
£43,000 – £45,000 per annum Company Van or Car Allowance Benefits

About Us

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We are currently working with a leading social housing contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to oversee planned maintenance and refurbishment works across occupied social housing properties throughout the Exeter and Taunton areas.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of planned works programmes within the social housing sector. Managing site operations from inception through to completion, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Working closely with residents, subcontractors, client representatives and internal teams, you will play a key role in maintaining excellent health and safety standards while ensuring a positive customer experience throughout the duration of the works.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Managing planned works projects across occupied social housing properties.
• Overseeing site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Ensuring all works are completed safely, on programme and in accordance with company procedures.
• Conducting regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Managing site health and safety compliance and maintaining accurate site records.
• Delivering site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Liaising with residents, housing officers and client representatives to provide updates and resolve issues.
• Monitoring project progress and reporting to Contracts Managers and senior management.
• Managing materials, labour and subcontractor performance.
• Ensuring works are completed to agreed specifications and quality standards.
• Supporting the completion of project documentation, reports and handovers.
• Promoting excellent customer service and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements (Skills & Qualifications)

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within social housing planned works, refurbishment or maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and site management procedures.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification essential.
• Valid First Aid at Work certificate essential.
• CSCS Card.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and direct labour teams.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet project deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience working within occupied social housing environments is highly desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent position with immediate start available.
• £43,000 – £45,000 per annum.
• Company van or car allowance.
• Benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a well-established and growing social housing contractor.
• Long-term pipeline of planned works projects.
• Supportive management team and career progression opportunities.
• Varied and rewarding role delivering essential improvements to local communities.

Please apply or contact Kirsty at Build Recruitment for further details on (phone number removed).