At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage site operations for kitchen and bathroom refurbishments in social housing.
- Company: Reputable main contractor with a focus on social housing projects.
- Benefits: Long-term freelance role with a competitive day rate and supportive team.
- Other info: Immediate start available; perfect for those seeking ongoing work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while honing your management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social housing refurbishment and strong health and safety knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Location: East London
Contract: Freelance (Long-Term)
Start: Immediate
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to join our team on a long-term social housing refurbishment programme across street properties in East London, working for a well-established main contractor.
Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a programme of occupied kitchen and bathroom replacement works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day site operations across occupied street properties.
- Oversee subcontractors and direct labour to ensure works are completed in line with programme targets.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring full site compliance.
- Liaise with residents, client representatives, and the Contracts Manager to provide excellent customer service throughout the programme.
- Monitor quality, productivity, and progress across multiple properties.
- Carry out site inspections and ensure all documentation and reports are completed accurately.
- Coordinate works to minimise disruption to residents while maintaining programme delivery.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering social housing refurbishment projects.
- Previous experience managing occupied kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes is essential.
- Experience working across dispersed street properties is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and quality standards.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple trades and coordinate works across several occupied properties.
- Valid SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid at Work certificates.
What's on Offer:
- Long-term freelance opportunity.
- Competitive day rate.
- Ongoing work with a reputable main contractor delivering a large social housing programme.
- Supportive team environment with direct reporting to an experienced Contracts Manager.
- Immediate start available.
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a long-term freelance opportunity on a busy social housing refurbishment programme, we'd like to hear from you. Please send your CV, availability, and expected day rate to apply.
Freelance Site Manager - Social Housing (Kitchen & Bathroom Programme) employer: Velocity Recruitment
Velocity Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. With competitive daily rates and a hybrid working model, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth and development, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry.
