Freelance Site Manager – Social Housing (Kitchen & Bathroom Programme)

Freelance Site Manager – Social Housing (Kitchen & Bathroom Programme)

Location: East London
Contract: Freelance (Long-Term)
Start: Immediate

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to join our team on a long-term social housing refurbishment programme across street properties in East London, working for a well-established main contractor.

Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a programme of occupied kitchen and bathroom replacement works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day site operations across occupied street properties.

Oversee subcontractors and direct labour to ensure works are completed in line with programme targets.

Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring full site compliance.

Liaise with residents, client representatives, and the Contracts Manager to provide excellent customer service throughout the programme.

Monitor quality, productivity, and progress across multiple properties.

Carry out site inspections and ensure all documentation and reports are completed accurately.

Coordinate works to minimise disruption to residents while maintaining programme delivery.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering social housing refurbishment projects.

Previous experience managing occupied kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes is essential.

Experience working across dispersed street properties is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and quality standards.

Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple trades and coordinate works across several occupied properties.

Valid SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid at Work certificates.

What's on Offer:

Long-term freelance opportunity.

Competitive day rate.

Ongoing work with a reputable main contractor delivering a large social housing programme.

Supportive team environment with direct reporting to an experienced Contracts Manager.

Immediate start available.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a long-term freelance opportunity on a busy social housing refurbishment programme, we'd like to hear from you. Please send your CV, availability, and expected day rate to apply

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