Internal Recruiter
Site Manager – Legal Disrepair (Social Housing)
Location – Hackney, North East London
Salary – £45,000 – £50,000 per annum + 10% Car Allowance
Start Date – ASAP
About the Company
Our client is a well-established contractor specialising in social housing maintenance and refurbishment, delivering high-quality works for local authorities and housing associations across London. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to oversee legal disrepair projects across their Hackney portfolio.
The Role
As Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing planned and reactive works relating to legal disrepair cases within occupied social housing properties. You will oversee site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.
The role will be primarily based in Hackney and surrounding North East London boroughs, so the client is ideally seeking someone based locally to minimise long commutes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day site operations on legal disrepair projects within social housing.
- Ensure works are completed in line with contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and quality standards.
- Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and suppliers on site.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines.
- Conduct site inspections and ensure adherence to health & safety regulations.
- Liaise with tenants, housing officers, and client representatives to ensure excellent service delivery.
- Maintain accurate site records and reporting.
- Resolve site issues efficiently to minimise delays and tenant disruption.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience managing legal disrepair works.
- Experience working within social housing refurbishment, maintenance, or reactive works.
- Strong understanding of tenanted property environments.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage subcontractors and multiple workstreams.
- Valid SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS card, and First Aid.
- Full UK Driving Licence
Email – maryrisaphillips@arcgroup.co.uk or call Maryrisa or Holli – 01603 984879
