Senior Site Manager – Social Housing Decarbonisation & Retrofit

Social Housing Decarbonisation (shdf); Tendring; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Job summary

Social Housing Decarbonisation (shdf) is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead decarbonisation, retrofit and refurbishment works across occupied social housing in North Essex and Suffolk.

You will manage day-to-day operations, coordinate subcontractors and ensure safety, quality and programme delivery while minimising disruption to residents. The role requires SHDF experience and a full driving licence, with a permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Proven Site Management experience within SHDF, retrofit or energy efficiency improvement programmes.
• Strong background in social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance or framework contracts.
• Experience managing works within occupied residential properties.
• Knowledge of retrofit measures such as EWI, IWI, roofing, insulation, solar PV and ventilation systems.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, site teams and multiple workstreams.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation, site compliance and SHEQ procedures.
• Experience working with housing associations, local authorities or social housing contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and project programmes.
• Strong organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience monitoring programme delivery, quality standards and subcontractor performance.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project budgets and cost control.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ideally Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with residents, clients and senior management.
• SMSTS - essential
• CSCS Card - essential
• First Aid at Work - essential
• Full UK driving licence - essential

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of social housing decarbonisation, retrofit and refurbishment works.
• Overseeing site operations across occupied residential properties, ensuring minimal disruption to residents.
• Coordinating subcontractors, site teams and suppliers to ensure works are delivered safely and on programme.
• Supporting Contracts Managers with pre-start activities, project planning and client meetings.
• Monitoring project progress against agreed programmes, identifying and reporting potential delays.
• Preparing monthly site progress reports for Contracts Managers and clients.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and site-specific requirements.
• Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments and regular safety inspections.
• Overseeing scaffold inspections, lifting equipment compliance and safe working practices.
• Carrying out SHEQ inspections and audits to maintain high standards of safety and workmanship.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance, quality standards and productivity.
• Managing defects, snagging and remedial works in accordance with project KPIs.
• Liaising with Resident Liaison Officers, housing association representatives and clients to coordinate access and resolve resident concerns.
• Maintaining accurate site documentation, including Health & Safety records, inspection reports and project updates.
• Coordinating material deliveries, stock levels and material take-offs to support programme delivery.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications and construction programmes.
• Attending internal and external progress meetings with clients, consultants and senior management.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with residents, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Supporting the successful delivery of retrofit and energy efficiency improvements across social housing properties

Skills

SHDF experience

Site management

Subcontractor management

H&S compliance

Reading drawings

Programme delivery

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Education

Construction management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Social Housing Decarbonisation (shdf) is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead decarbonisation, retrofit and refurbishment works across occupied social housing in North Essex and Suffolk.

You will manage day-to-day operations, coordinate subcontractors and ensure safety, quality and programme delivery while minimising disruption to residents. The role requires SHDF experience and a full driving licence, with a permanent, full-time contract.