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GoodPeople; Ely; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and career dev

Paid holidays

Net-zero project experience

Job summary

Net Zero Careers is seeking a Site Manager to oversee residential retrofit and energy efficiency projects in occupied homes. You will manage day-to-day site delivery, supervise crews, and coordinate multiple trades while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a strong construction background, experience in social housing or refurbishment, and excellent communication with residents and stakeholders. A full UK driving licence and CSCS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering retrofit or refurbishment projects.
• Proven track record in social housing environments and occupied properties.
• Strong leadership and clear communication with residents and teams.
• Ability to read construction drawings and programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of retrofit and refurbishment projects.
• Supervise site operatives, subcontractors and installation teams.
• Coordinate trades and ensure works meet programme and safety standards.
• Review drawings, specifications and schedules for compliance.
• Monitor progress and report on performance against milestones.
• Act as primary site contact for residents, clients and housing reps.

Skills

Site management

H&S leadership

Reading drawings

Team supervision

Resident liaison

Driving licence

CSCS card

SSSTS/SMSTS

Project planning

Job description

Site Manager Construction/Retrofit (Location Ely)

Net Zero Careers supports roles that ensure high-quality retrofit delivery and compliance across residential projects. Customer-facing roles like this are vital to ensure residents are informed, safe, and satisfied while supporting the UK's net-zero goals. Working alongside employers across the renewable energy, retrofit, environmental and sustainability sectors, we help candidates build rewarding long-term careers while making a positive impact on the environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of residential retrofit and energy efficiency projects. This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong construction background and proven experience working within social housing, refurbishment, retrofit or occupied residential environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of retrofit and refurbishment projects.
• Supervise site operatives, subcontractors and installation teams.
• Coordinate multiple trades and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and within programme.
• Review drawings, specifications and work schedules to ensure compliance.
• Monitor progress against project milestones and report on performance.
• Carry out quality inspections, snagging and compliance checks.
• Act as the primary site contact for residents, clients and housing representatives.
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach when working in occupied homes.
• Ensure residents are kept informed of planned works, timescales and site activities.
• Handle resident concerns, complaints and access issues professionally and proactively.
• Work closely with Resident Liaison Officers, Contract Managers and Client Representatives to ensure a positive
• Enforce all health, safety and environmental procedures on site.
• Conduct site risk assessments and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Ensure all operatives and subcontractors comply with company policies and statutory regulations.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Maintain site records and compliance documentation.
• Ensure works are completed to the required quality standards and specification.
• Support compliance with PAS 2030, PAS 2035 and other retrofit requirements where applicable.
• Identify defects and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.
• Assist with audits, inspections and project handovers.
• Support customer sign-off and completion processes.

Planning & Resource Management

• Coordinate labour, materials, deliveries and plant requirements.
• Monitor productivity and address issues that could impact programme delivery.
• Ensure materials are available and used efficiently.
• Resolve site issues quickly to minimise delays and disruption.
• Attend site meetings and provide progress updates to management teams.
• Proven experience as a Site Foreman, Site Supervisor or Working Foreman within the construction industry.
• Strong construction background with experience managing refurbishment, renovation, retrofit or residential projects.
• Experience working within social housing, local authority, housing association or occupied property environments.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Strong organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• CSCS Card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Experience delivering retrofit, decarbonisation or energy efficiency projects.
• Knowledge of PAS 2030 and PAS 2035 requirements.
• Experience overseeing insulation, ventilation, heating, renewable energy or fabric improvement measures.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Social housing maintenance or planned works experience.
• Experience working with Housing Associations, Local Authorities or Tier 1 Contractors.
• Retrofit qualification or awareness of Retrofit Coordinator processes.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Paid holidays.
• Opportunity to work on projects supporting the UK's net-zero transition.