Lead Site Manager – Residential Retrofit & Decarbonisation

Sustainable Building Services; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension contributions

Employer-paid Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

support for CPD

Job summary

Sustainable Building Services (SBS) is a multi‑award‑winning retrofit decarbonisation solutions provider and principal contractor delivering at scale across housing tenures. We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead on-site activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, cost control and timely delivery across regional sites.

You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, maintain project records and drive quality standards, reporting to the contract team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction programmes and on-site H&S requirements.
• Customer-facing experience is essential.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong commercial awareness and procurement exposure.

Responsibilities

• Complete and distribute weekly progress reports to the contract team.
• Review RAMS and ensure Health & Safety compliance across all sites.
• Work with the reporting Manager to monitor progress against the master programme.
• Ensure labour and subcontractor resources meet project timelines.
• Deliver weekly toolbox talks to site teams and subcontractors.
• Plan and coordinate site facilities, logistics and equipment.
• Requisition materials and manage deliveries per procurement schedules.
• Maintain high workmanship and material standards per designs and regs.
• Liaise with surveyors regarding cost control, waste, variations and instructions.
• Chair weekly client and contractor review meetings.
• Maintain accurate project records.
• Conduct site safety inspections and uphold Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Build relationships with clients, design teams, neighbours and stakeholders.
• Travel to sites across the region.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Site coordination

Communication

Planning & organisation

IT skills

Team motivation

Health & safety

Travel

Client liaison

Education

SMSTS

CSCS card

First Aid (3-day)

NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management

PAS 2030 / 2035 knowledge

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Sustainable Building Services (SBS) is a multi‑award‑winning retrofit decarbonisation solutions provider and principal contractor delivering at scale across housing tenures. We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead on-site activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, cost control and timely delivery across regional sites.

You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, maintain project records and drive quality standards, reporting to the contract team.