Job Description:

Assistant Site Manager – Planned Refurbishment - Long-Term Freelance

Location: Harlow 
Contract: Long-Term Freelance
Potential: Permanent opportunity for the right candidate
Sector: Planned Refurbishment / Social Housing
Reporting to: Project Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join an established main contractor delivering a significant planned refurbishment programme across Harlow.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company with a strong culture, excellent team environment and a genuine focus on long-term stability and development.

The initial programme covers approximately 400 street properties, with a further 2,000 properties planned, providing excellent long-term continuity for the successful candidate.

The Role

Working closely with and reporting to the Project Manager, you will support the delivery of the external refurbishment programme, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The scope of works includes:

• Fascia and soffit repairs/replacements.

• Minor roof repairs.

• Window replacements.

• General external minor works.

• Remedial works identified through property surveys.

You will be involved from the early stages of the programme, helping to take the information gathered through surveys and ensure works are properly planned and delivered on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Manager with the day-to-day delivery of the programme.

• Supervising subcontractors and site operatives.

• Monitoring progress, quality and health & safety.

• Coordinating trades and managing site activities.

• Reviewing survey information and ensuring identified works are delivered correctly.

• Carrying out regular site inspections and quality checks.

• Assisting with programme planning and ensuring works remain on schedule.

• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress to the Project Manager..

About You

We are looking for an Assistant Site Manager with experience working on planned refurbishment, external works or social housing programmes.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working in a Site Management or Assistant Site Management role.

• Experience within refurbishment, planned maintenance or external works.

• Experience working on occupied residential properties.

• SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS preferred..

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous due to the nature of the programme.

What's on Offer?

• Long-term freelance opportunity with significant future workload.

• Opportunity to become permanent for the right individual.

• Long-term stability and continuity of work.

• Opportunity to join a company with a strong, positive culture and excellent working environment.

• Supportive management team and clear reporting structure.

• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing and established business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager looking for long-term stability, rather than simply the next short-term contract.

If you have experience in planned refurbishment, external works or social housing and are looking to join a company where there is the potential to build a long-term career, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV for more information.