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Location: Multi-Site Role - Around North/North-West

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Business Unit: Social Housing – Refurbishment / Planned Works

Equans is recruiting a Site Manager to support multiple occupied refurbishment schemes on behalf of a leading Social Housing Association. This is a multi-site role covering locations in Colchester, Bedford, Reading, Slough, Bournemouth and Dartford. The role involves regular travel between sites. To support this, a company vehicle is provided, and all travel expenses and hotel stays are fully covered. This is a permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary, vehicle, hotel allowance and full expenses package.

• Manage day-to-day delivery of occupied refurbishment and planned works across multiple live housing sites
• Supervise subcontractors and trade teams, ensuring safe, high-quality delivery
• Work closely with an experienced Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to support resident communication and minimise disruption
• Attend tenant and resident housing meetings as the on-site lead
• Take ownership of all on-site logistics, including welfare setup, access, deliveries, storage, housekeeping and H&S compliance
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, who manages off-site logistics, programme, procurement and commercial coordination
• Monitor progress, identify risks or delays, and implement corrective actions
• Produce and maintain accurate site documentation such as RAMS, permits, induction records and H&S files
• Carry out regular inspections, quality checks and safety auditsBuild strong working relationships with residents, client teams and internal stakeholders
• Support the RLO team with managing resident feedback and complaints
• Ensure all works comply with SHEQ standards, permits, safeguarding and public protection measures

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle provided
• Hotel stays covered when required
• All travel expenses fully paid
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Pension and life assurance
• Employee discount schemes across major retailers
• Learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications
• Attractive referral reward scheme
• Access to internal employee networks
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

• Experienced Site Manager with a strong background in occupied refurbishment within social housing
• Flexible and willing to travel frequently between multiple sites
• Capable of managing several projects and workstreams simultaneously
• Confident managing subcontractors and ensuring high standards of quality and safety
• Strong communicator, able to lead resident meetings and work closely with RLOs
• Highly organised with good planning and problem-solving skills
• Knowledgeable in SHEQ processes, RAMS, permits and public protection requirements
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Holds SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid, and a full UK driving licence