Retrofit Site Manager - Social Housing

Regen Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability firm in Cardiff is looking for an experienced Retrofit Site Manager to lead energy efficiency projects. You will manage site delivery from start to finish, ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in site management and relevant qualifications. This full-time position offers a salary of £40,000 plus benefits including a car allowance, fuel card, and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Fuel Card

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a site management role, ideally progressed from a trade/apprenticeship background.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, methods, and materials.
• Ability to identify variations and manage site budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage site delivery of retrofit and energy efficiency projects from start to finish.
• Prepare and monitor programmes of work within agreed budgets and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and employment legislation.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor safety, quality, and productivity.
• Liaise with the commercial team to manage costs and profit.

Skills

Site management experience

Knowledge of Temporary Works Procedures

Strong understanding of construction drawings

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in PowerProject

Client relationship management

Education

SMSTS

IOSH Managing Safely

CSCS Managers Card

First Aid at Work qualification

Job description

Job Title: Retrofit Site Manager
Location: Cardiff

Salary: 40,000 + Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Bonus Scheme
Type: Full-Time Permanent

Ready to Lead the Retrofit Revolution?

We're on the lookout for an experienced Retrofit Site Manager to oversee the on-site delivery of energy efficiency and sustainability projects. You'll be the driving force behind high-quality, compliant, and timely project execution-ensuring that homes benefit from modern, sustainable retrofit solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site delivery of retrofit and energy efficiency projects from start to finish

• Prepare and monitor programmes of work within agreed budgets and deadlines

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, welfare, and employment legislation

• Develop strong relationships with clients, residents, subcontractors, and stakeholders

• Oversee insulation, ventilation, heating, and low-carbon energy installations

• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, PAS2030/2035, ECO funding, and industry standards

• Resolve client queries and manage subcontractor performance

• Conduct site inspections to monitor safety, quality, and productivity

• Produce site reports and support technical delivery

• Liaise with the commercial team to manage costs, profit, and reporting

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience in a site management role (ideally progressed from a trade/apprenticeship background)

• SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, and CSCS Managers Card

• Knowledge of Temporary Works Procedures and site admin practices

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, methods, and materials

• Ability to identify variations and manage site budgets

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, PowerProject

• First Aid at Work qualification (HSE recognised)

Desirable:

• Retrofit Coordinator or Assessor qualification

• Experience delivering retrofit or sustainability projects

• Knowledge of M&E systems or heat network delivery