Site Manager

Job Description

Site Manager – Equans Services Canada & US

Location: Multi‑Site Role – Around North/North‑West

Contract Type: Permanent, Full‑Time

Business Unit: Social Housing – Refurbishment / Planned Works

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 set‑up, 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 audits


• Build 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

What We Offer

• 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

About You

• 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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Facilities Services