Central London, SouthEast WC1, United Kingdom
Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior
Posted 28 May 2026
Description
Currently – Kensington & Chelsea
Other locations – Within M25
JOB PURPOSE
To lead a team of people at site level by example and build a trusting and respectful relationship with clients. Help motivate the people around you for the good of their own development.
Work with the subcontractors to help them activate the goals set for the project.
The managing of programmes and rescheduling of works to facilitate a constantly moving target.
OVERVIEW
- To Set a personal example to lead in accordance with the core values of the company of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Service and Value
- To comply with the Company policies, standards, systems and procedures
- To encourage and support the work of others to achieve objectives in most effective way
- To promote and maintain good and professional relations
- To promote a commitment to social, environmental and economic sustainability
MAIN DUTIES
- Ensure the delivery of multi million pound refurbishment projects on time and on budget, whilst to the clients’ satisfaction.
- Build sound relationships with Residents, ensuring they are satisfied and kept informed.
- Ensure the co‑ordination of operatives, sub‑contractors and suppliers in a planned, controlled manner whilst ensuring efficiency of the works and minimizing costs.
- Management of project timescales and planning; communicating changes to all relevant parties
- To prepare and keep an up‑to‑date project plan
- To identify and gain approval for variation orders when deviating from the agreed project specification.
- Monitoring of project budgets, including sub‑contractor and material invoices, and the application of variation orders.
- Responsibility for the application and monitoring of all Health and Safety practices associated to the project‑including induction and site safety.
- To attend regular update meeting with client, Senior Management and Project Coordinators, providing clear and concise documentation and progress plans.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and achieve high levels of customer service.
- Ensure the timely delivery of management information and project reporting.
- To build sound working relationships with clients and Sub‑contractors for future works.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience working on social housing refurbishment projects
- CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid and Asbestos Awareness qualifications as a minimum
- Experience of the management for decent homes external and internal schemes
- Experience of working as a main contractor Site Manager or equivalent on large ‘lived in’ residential refurbishment projects
- Excellent site supervision, administrative and health and safety experience is required.
Skills
- Excellent IT skills with working knowledge of MS Office Suite Inc. Excel and Microsoft Project
- Able to maintain quality and push programme in a fast‑moving environment
- A clear communicator who is personable and able to maintain good relationships with residents, the client and all other parties
- Working knowledge of the building and maintenance industry
- Knowledge of Health and Safety practices
- Excellent team working, communication and organisational skills
- Confidence and ability to engage with the Senior Management Team
Company Overview
For over 50 years, Durkan has delivered exceptional construction and regeneration services to local authorities, housing associations and development partners across London and the Home Counties. Our expertise spans residential development, asset regeneration and comprehensive construction services – all underpinned by the financial stability and unwavering commitment to quality that defines our independent family business. We combine decades of construction excellence with forward‑thinking regeneration solutions, creating sustainable communities through both Durkan Homes and Durkan Regen.
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