Site Manager

Position: Site Manager (Decent Homes – Kitchens & Bathrooms)
Employment Type: Temporary to Permanent
Location: Bradford
 Job PurposeWe are seeking an experienced and highly organized Site Manager to oversee a high-volume Decent Homes planned maintenance scheme specializing in internal kitchen and bathroom upgrades. Operating in tenanted/occupied social housing properties, you will be responsible for leading teams of multi-skilled tradesmen and subcontractors, ensuring work is completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest standards of tenant satisfaction.This is a fast-paced temporary-to-permanent position, offering the opportunity to transition into a long-term permanent role with a leading main contractor.Key Responsibilities

• Operational Management: Drive the daily kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes, ensuring projects stick to strict delivery schedules and KPI targets.

• Team & Subcontractor Leadership: Supervise, coordinate, and motivate direct labor and subcontractors (including plumbers, electricians, plasterers, and carpenters).

• Tenant & RLO Liaison: Work hand-in-hand with Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs) to manage access schedules, minimize disruption, and resolve tenant queries or complaints swiftly.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure full site compliance with CDM regulations, manage RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), and consistently deliver toolbox talks to the site team.

• Quality Control & Handovers: Conduct pre-start surveys, inspect in-progress workmanship, manage snagging, and complete smooth handovers back to the tenant and client.

• Reporting: Maintain precise site diaries, track material allocations, and submit weekly progress reports to the Project Manager.

Essential Requirements & CertificationsCandidates will not be considered without the following mandatory qualifications:

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).

• First Aid at Work (3-day current certificate).

• Asbestos Awareness certificate.

• Valid CSCS Card (Black/Supervisory card preferred).

Experience & Skills

• Proven track record as a Site Manager specifically delivering Decent Homes or social housing internal planned maintenance projects.

• Extensive experience managing fast-moving kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes.

• Strong background in managing multiple tradesmen within occupied/tenanted properties.

• Exceptional communication skills with the empathy required to deal with diverse resident needs.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

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