About the Role
Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day site operations, overseeing subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to exceptional quality standards.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in planned maintenance within social housing, particularly those familiar with fire safety works such as fire stopping and fire door remediation.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Delivery
* Review work orders and specifications prior to project commencement, identifying and escalating discrepancies.
* Manage and update project programmes, focusing on critical path activities.
* Prepare and oversee RAMS, ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety regulations.
* Record site instructions, variations, and additional works, providing early warnings where needed.
* Work closely with Resident Liaison Officers and admin teams to ensure clear communication with residents.
* Produce detailed pre-start condition reports, including photographic records.
* Coordinate operatives and subcontractors to deliver efficient, well-planned works with minimal disruption.
Compliance & Quality
* Ensure all operatives are inducted and compliant with site safety procedures and PPE requirements.
* Conduct regular inspections to monitor progress and quality against specifications.
* Liaise with the Quantity Surveyor on commercial matters and risk management.
* Manage subcontractor performance and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
* Produce snagging lists and ensure works meet required standards.
* Maintain accurate site reporting in line with company QEMS standards.
* Ensure full compliance with company policies and confidentiality requirements.
Leadership & Representation
* Act as a professional representative of the business on site.
* Promote a culture of safety-first, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Support sustainability and environmental initiatives across projects.
About You
Essential
* Proven experience in social housing environments
* Strong background in planned maintenance / refurbishment works
* Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and site management practices
* Strong commercial awareness and risk management capability
* Experience managing subcontractors and supply chains
* Confident communicator with client-facing experience
Desirable
* Experience in fire safety works, including:
* Fire stopping
* Fire door inspections and remediation
* Post-Grenfell compliance standards
* Awareness of ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year