Retrofit Site Manager – South Wales (EWI, PV, Fabric First)

RecruitMe; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national contractor is seeking a Retrofit Site Manager based in Newport, covering areas including Cardiff and Bridgend. You will oversee fabric-first retrofit projects, ensuring successful delivery and compliance with safety standards. The role requires strong management skills and proven experience in social housing or energy efficiency projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities are essential. This position also offers a competitive salary with additional benefits, including a car allowance and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Fuel card

31 days holiday

Training support

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing retrofit projects.
• Strong knowledge of EWI, PV, or energy efficiency works.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills required.
• Confidence with digital tools for reporting and programming.
• Understanding of structural repair processes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of retrofit projects across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Oversee works including brick and structural repairs.
• Maintain relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular site visits ensuring quality and productivity.

Skills

Experience in retrofit or planned maintenance environments

Knowledge of External Wall Insulation (EWI)

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in using spreadsheets

Education

SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely certification

First Aid at Work certification

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Retrofit Site Manager – South Wales (EWI, PV, Fabric First)

Location: Based in Newport (NP19 4QZ), covering Cardiff, Bridgend, Newport, and Ebbw Vale

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + car allowance + fuel card + bonus + 31 days holiday + benefits

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

What’s in it for you

• £40,000 – £45,000 salary + car allowance, fuel card and bonus
• Job security and long-term progression with a respected national contractor
• Monday to Friday working – no weekend site work
• Join an established retrofit and decarbonisation programme improving homes across South Wales
• Training and support through the PAS Academy (no PAS experience required)
• Career development in sustainability-focused construction
• Work with a supportive and collaborative management team

The Opportunity

This is not your typical construction Site Manager position. We’re looking for an experienced manager to oversee fabric-first retrofit projects – combining External Wall Insulation (EWI), solar PV installations, and associated structural and brickwork improvements across multiple sites. Based in Newport, you’ll coordinate programmes of work and manage delivery across Cardiff, Bridgend, Newport, and Ebbw Vale. You’ll ensure every project runs safely, efficiently, and to quality standards while maintaining strong relationships with clients, residents, and subcontractors. This role suits a professional who can think commercially, communicate clearly, and manage programmes confidently — not a jobbing or hands‑on site role, but one focused on planning, leadership, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme and manage the delivery of retrofit projects across multiple live sites
• Lead subcontractor teams and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements
• Oversee EWI, PV, and general fabric improvement works, including brick and structural repairs
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, residents, and key stakeholders
• Use spreadsheets and digital systems to plan and monitor site progress, budgets, and performance
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections, ensuring quality, productivity, and compliance
• Support commercial and operational teams to meet targets and reporting deadlines

About You

• Proven experience within social housing, retrofit, or planned maintenance environments
• Strong knowledge of EWI, PV, or energy efficiency works
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confident using spreadsheets and digital tools for programming and reporting
• Understanding of structural and brickwork repair processes
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely and First Aid at Work certified
• Organised, proactive, and safety-conscious with a “right first time” approach
• PAS2035 knowledge desirable, but full training provided

Why Apply

This is a rare opportunity to step into a management role that combines leadership, sustainability, and community impact. You’ll work within a respected contractor known for its quality standards, long‑term contracts, and investment in people. If you’re an experienced Site Manager or Supervisor with a background in retrofit, social housing, or fabric‑first energy projects, this could be your next career move. Apply today through RecruitME, a veteran‑owned recruitment consultancy supporting skilled professionals across the UK.