Job Description:

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.

The Role

We’re hiring a proactive Site Manager to lead the delivery of refurbishment and renewal projects across public-sector portfolio in and around Greater London and home counties . You’ll take full responsibility for site safety, quality, programme and client satisfaction, coordinating subcontractors and client representatives to ensure every project is delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

This role is project-focused, covering full and partial refurbishments, internal and external renewals, and compliance-related upgrade works. You’ll lead from the front on construction quality, safety, and stakeholder collaboration within a live, customer-focused environment. The role includes working in secure environments and you will be expected to be able to apply and secure a high level of security vetting far in excess of the Enhanced DBS Checks.

Responsibilities

• Project delivery: Manage end-to-end delivery of refurbishment and renewal projects WC and showering refurbishments to whole building /offices, upgrades, roof replacements, doors and windows, external fabric works, compliance upgrades, EWI, and communal area refurbishments).

• Planning & coordination: Review scopes, specifications and drawings; develop phase and short-term programmes; ensure materials, labour and logistics are in place for efficient delivery.

• Health & Safety management: Lead by example on site safety; produce and enforce RAMS, permits and method statements; conduct inductions, toolbox talks and site audits; ensure CDM compliance.

• Quality assurance: Implement inspection and test plans (ITPs), snag/de-snag processes, and ensure all workmanship meets specification and contractual standards.

• Programme control: Track progress against schedule, manage resources and supply chain performance, and maintain accurate site records, diaries and weekly reports.

• Stakeholder liaison: Coordinate with clients and consultants to plan works and minimise disruption, maintaining clear communication and professional representation on site.

• Leadership: Line-manage site teams, trades and subcontractors; set performance expectations, provide coaching and drive high standards of safety, quality and delivery.

• Commercial awareness: Support the Contract Manager and QS with valuations, variations and cost tracking; identify risks and opportunities to maintain financial control.

About You

• Proven experience managing refurbishment, renewal or improvement projects in public sector buildings or similar environments.

• Strong technical knowledge of building fabric, refurbishment sequencing, and finishing standards.

• Excellent understanding of H&S and CDM regulations, with experience producing and enforcing RAMS and safe systems of work.

• Skilled in coordinating subcontractors across multiple trades.

• Effective communicator with strong client and stakeholder management skills.

• Competent with digital systems (reporting, scheduling, MS Office, etc.).

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car.

• Security clearance: Must hold or be immediately eligible for NPPV2 CTC clearance and meet/maintain BPSS as a minimum; willing to undergo vetting and periodic renewals.

• SMSTS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness

• Trade background, HNC/HND or equivalent in construction management is preferred but not essential.

• APM/Prince2 or similar project delivery certification.

• Familiarity with regulated environments standards, heritage refurbishment, or live environment delivery.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 depending upon experience

• £5000 Car Allowance

• 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays

• Long-service awards at key milestones

• Perkbox (free coffees, cinema tickets, discounts & more)

• 1 paid volunteer day each year

• If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you, apply today.

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value insight, quality and evidence-based decision-making, and offer roles where your work directly influences business performance and long-term growth.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.