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
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