Site Manager – Social Housing Planned Maintenance
Location: Canterbury
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 DOE + car allowance OR company vehicle
The Opportunity
We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver internal and external retrofit projects across social housing properties in Canterbury.
This is a client-facing role where you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and health & safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the overall direction of projects while maintaining financial control.
- Build strong relationships with clients and their representatives to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Manage costs and coordinate subcontractors effectively.
- Plan and implement short, medium, and long-term programmes for multiple work streams.
- Conduct onsite inspections, investigations, and reporting to drive continuous improvement.
- Handover properties on time, meeting strict key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Liaise closely with clients, contract administrators, and design teams.
- Ensure strict health and safety compliance on site.
- Manage site administration and staff effectively.
- Oversee scheduling and procurement of materials.
- Chair subcontractor progress meetings.
- Programme works using MS Project.
About You
- Proven track record delivering planned maintenance projects within social housing, ideally retrofit works.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to maintain a visible, "hands-on" site presence.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- Experience in cost control and subcontractor management.
- Competent in using MS Project or similar planning software.
Why Join Us
You will be part of a modern, forward-thinking business that values the strengths, skills, and personalities of its people as the key to success. In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary, car allowance and mileage reimbursement, alongside excellent career progression opportunities.
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Site Manager – Planned Retrofit Works in Canterbury employer: Bimplus
Join a well-established principal contractor in Solihull, where your expertise as a Site Manager will be valued in a supportive and hands-on work culture. With a strong reputation for delivering projects safely and professionally, this company offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring you can take ownership of your projects while contributing to long-term client relationships.
