Site Manager - Social Housing Refurb
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25.0 to £35.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £27-29/hr (Umbrella PAYE) NO CIS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1AA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4768590_1770318953 |
Summary
Location: Nottinghamshire
Start: ASAP
Rate: £27.50 - £29.00 per hour (Umbrella)Payment: Inside IR35 - PAYE ONLY
Duration: Ongoing work with potential for permanent employmentSector: Social Housing Refurbishment & Planned Maintenance
The Opportunity
We're recruiting multiple Site Managers for ongoing social housing refurbishment programmes across Nottinghamshire. You'll be working for a well‑established contractor specialising in planned maintenance, internal upgrades, roofing improvements, and property‑wide remedial works.
These schemes are delivered across live housing environments, meaning day‑to‑day interaction with tenants will be a key part of the role. Strong communication, professionalism, and sensitivity to working within occupied homes are essential.
There is a healthy pipeline of long‑term work, with genuine potential for permanent opportunities.
Available Workstreams
We have several active vacancies across different upgrade and maintenance programmes:
- Kitchens & BathroomsPlanned replacements, wet room installations, void refurbishments, compliance works, and accessibility upgrades.
- Damp & Mould RemediationInvestigation, survey liaison, ventilation upgrades, fabric repairs, environmental controls, and tenant support.
- Roofing ProjectsFull re‑roofing programmes, repairs, chimney works, solar panel installations, maintenance contracts, and scaffold coordination.
All roles involve working within occupied and tenanted properties, requiring a customer‑focused approach and excellent organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day‑to‑day site operations in live, tenanted environments.
- Coordinate subcontractors, trades, logistics, and programme sequencing.
- Maintain excellent tenant communication to minimise disruption and ensure safe access.
- Oversee H&S, quality standards, site documentation, and compliance.
- Conduct scaffold inspections, snagging, daily reporting, and progress tracking.
- Ensure all works meet contractual, regulatory, and customer satisfaction standards.
Essential Qualifications / Requirements (Non‑Negotiable)
- CSCS (Gold, White, or Black Card)
- SMSTS
- First Aid
- Asbestos Awareness
- CISRS - Basic Scaffold Inspection (Preffered on Roofing schemes)
- Experience managing social housing refurbishments, planned maintenance, or live‑environment projects
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills for tenant‑facing roles
What's on Offer
- £27.50 - £29.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- Inside IR35 - PAYE only (No CIS / No Ltd Co)
- Mileage allowance
- Ongoing workload across Nottinghamshire
- Genuine opportunities for permanent employment
- Multiple roles across several active workstreams
How to Apply
If you're available for an immediate start and have proven experience managing refurbishment works in live, tenanted social housing environments, get in touch and I'll match you to the most suitable workstream.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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