At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage social housing refurbishment projects, ensuring quality and safety standards.
- Company: Reputable main contractor with a supportive team environment.
- Benefits: Long-term freelance opportunity with a competitive day rate.
- Other info: Immediate start available with a stable pipeline of work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social housing refurbishment and strong health and safety knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Freelance Site Manager – Social Housing (Kitchen & Bathroom Programme)
Location: Wandsworth, 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 project in Wandsworth, working for a well-established main contractor. Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing a programme of occupied kitchen and bathroom replacement works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget, and to a high standard of quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day site operations on occupied residential properties.
- Manage subcontractors and direct labour to ensure programme targets are achieved.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety and ensure site compliance at all times.
- Liaise with residents, client representatives, and the Contracts Manager to ensure excellent customer service.
- Monitor quality, progress, and productivity across multiple workstreams.
- Ensure all site documentation, inspections, and reports are completed accurately.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering social housing refurbishment projects.
- Experience managing occupied kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and quality standards.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple trades and maintain programme delivery in occupied homes.
- Valid SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certificates.
What's on Offer:
- Long-term freelance opportunity.
- Competitive day rate.
- Stable pipeline of work with a reputable main contractor.
- 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 well-established social housing programme, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV along with your availability and expected day rate.
Site Manager - Social housing Refurbishment in Wandsworth 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.
