Site Manager - MOD Housing refurb


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£280 to £300 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oakham, LE15 1DE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Nov 2026

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Summary

Working for a large UK company that provides total FM and maintenance to the MOD

Site Manager - MOD Refurbishment Project

Location: RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire

Contract: Ongoing contract through to completion, anticipated March 2027

Site requirement: 5 days per week

Rate: £280-£300 per day PAYE or Umbrella

BPSS vetting will be required.

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to oversee a programme of internal and external refurbishment works across 11 Service Family Accommodation (SFA) properties at RAF Coningsby. This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity for a Site Manager with a strong refurbishment background, ideally gained within MOD/Defence or social housing refurbishment environments. Previous experience working on MOD projects would be particularly advantageous.

The RoleAs Site Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of the refurbishment programme, coordinating subcontractors and trades and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard. The programme incorporates a significant range of internal and external refurbishment works, including:

Full kitchen, bathroom and WC strip-outs and replacements

Isolation and disconnection of water, gas, electrical and drainage services

Coordination of associated asbestos removal works

Removal of existing floor finishes, doors, wardrobes, partitions, fireplaces and outbuildings

Internal alterations and reconfiguration of layouts

Removal and infilling of internal walls and partitions where required

Replacement of rear windows with French doors

Masonry infilling of redundant door openings

Chimney removal where required

Fascia, soffit and rainwater goods replacement

Loft insulation and associated ventilation/insulation upgrades

External brickwork repairs, repointing and cill repairs

Replacement heating systems, including new boilers and radiators

Electrical upgrades, including full rewires and LED lighting

Mould remediation works, including removal and renewal of affected plaster finishes

New kitchens, bathrooms and ground-floor WC facilities

Replacement skirting boards, architraves, internal doors and fitted wardrobes

Full internal preparation and redecoration

New floor coverings and curtain replacement

Patio replacement, including associated steps and paths

Installation of new garden sheds and prepared bases

Installation/replacement of 1.8m rear garden boundary fencing

Garage door replacements where applicable

Associated external works and landscaping

What We're Looking ForWe are looking for an experienced Site Manager who is comfortable managing a varied refurbishment programme involving multiple properties, subcontractors and work streams. Ideally, you will have:

Experience delivering MOD/Defence projects and/or social housing refurbishment programmes

Strong knowledge of health & safety and site compliance

Experience coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors

The ability to manage programme, quality and day-to-day site delivery

Strong communication and organisational skills

Essential Qualifications / TicketsAs a minimum, applicants will need:

SMSTS

CDM awareness

Ability to pass BPSS vetting

If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV.

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