Energy Retrofit Contracts Manager

Inform3 Recruitment; Newry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

INFORM3 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee energy upgrade and residential retrofit projects from planning through handover. The role is full-time and based out of South Down, covering projects across South Ulster and North Leinster.

You will coordinate contractors, manage programmes, and ensure quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a facilities background, practical retrofit delivery experience, and strong communication skills to liaise

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in construction management, engineering, building services, quantity surveying or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• However, candidates with substantial practical experience managing residential construction, energy upgrade or retrofit projects will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Managing energy upgrade and retrofit projects from initial planning and mobilisation through construction, completion and handover.
• Planning and coordinating contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist installers to ensure works are delivered in accordance with agreed programmes.
• Managing multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, ensuring labour, materials and specialist trades are available when required.
• Monitoring project progress against agreed programmes and taking corrective action where delays or issues arise.
• Coordinating and overseeing works involving energy‑efficiency measures (air-to-water heat pumps, solar PV, windows/doors, insulation, heating controls, ventilation, general retrofit).
• Carrying out or coordinating site inspections to monitor workmanship, quality and progress.
• Identifying and resolving technical, programme and site‑related issues in a timely and practical manner.
• Acting as a key point of contact for customers throughout the project and ensuring they are kept informed.

Skills

Strong project management

Organisational ability

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualification in construction management/engineering/building services/quantity surveying

Job description

INFORM3 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee energy upgrade and residential retrofit projects from planning through handover. The role is full-time and based out of South Down, covering projects across South Ulster and North Leinster.

You will coordinate contractors, manage programmes, and ensure quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a facilities background, practical retrofit delivery experience, and strong communication skills to liaise