Site Manager

Skilled Careers; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an experienced Site Manager for an SHDF retrofit framework in Erith, South East London. The role leads on-site delivery across occupied social housing estates, coordinating subcontractors and specialist trades to achieve decarbonisation upgrades while maintaining tenant safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate holds SMSTS, a full UK driving licence, and SHDF/ retrofit experience within social housing.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certificate is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• First Aid at Work and CSCS Card preferred.
• Direct SHDF/ Retrofit experience in social housing is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct subcontractors and direct labour on live occupied properties delivering retrofit and energy efficiency works.
• Coordinate, monitor, and drive SHDF work programmes to meet quality standards and schedule targets.
• Enforce strict H&S protocols, RAMS, inductions, and QA standards across active work areas.
• Manage daily site logistics, material call-offs, workforce planning, and resident access to minimise disruption for tenants.
• Work with Resident Liaison Officers, client representatives, and housing managers to resolve queries and maintain positive tenant relations.
• Produce regular progress updates, site daily logs, and milestone reports for project management.

Skills

Site management

SHDF/ Retrofit knowledge

Social housing experience

Stakeholder relations

Education

SMSTS certificate

Full UK Driving Licence

First Aid at Work

CSCS Card

Job description

Site Manager Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)

Site Manager Retrofit SHDF Social Housing Planned Maintenance Decarbonisation

• Job Title: Site Manager (SHDF / Retrofit Framework)

• Location: Erith, South East London / Kent

• Pay Rate: £32.00 per hour (CIS)

• Contract Type: Temp to Perm (Long-term, ongoing contract transitioning into a permanent staff position)

• Project Scope: SHDF Contract Energy Efficiency & Decarbonisation Works across occupied domestic stock

• Essential Requirements: SMSTS, Full UK Driving Licence, proven SHDF / Retrofit experience within social housing

Are you an experienced Site Manager with direct experience delivering Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) or energy efficiency retrofit programmes Looking for a high-paying £32.00/hr CIS temp-to-perm role in Erith with a direct route into a permanent staff position

We are urgently recruiting a proactive Site Manager to lead operational site delivery on a major SHDF contract based out of Erith.

Joining an expanding Planned Maintenance division, you will manage day-to-day site operations across occupied social housing estates overseeing subcontractors, specialist retrofit trades, health and safety, and programme milestones for multi-measure decarbonisation upgrades (insulation, windows, doors, ventilation, and energy efficiency systems).

Why Apply for This Role

• Competitive CIS Pay: Earn £32.00 per hour (CIS) with reliable weekly pay.

• Temp-to-Perm Career Stability: Immediate start with a direct, seamless route into a permanent staff position within a growing division.

• High-Profile Framework: Lead delivery on a flagship social housing decarbonisation contract.

• Long-Term Work Pipeline: Continuous regional work across Erith and surrounding South East London / Kent patches.

Key Responsibilities

• Subcontractor & Direct Workforce Management: Lead and direct specialist subcontractors, direct labour, and site teams delivering retrofit and energy efficiency works in live occupied properties.

• Program & Milestone Delivery: Coordinate, monitor, and drive daily SHDF work programmes to ensure projects hit quality standards and schedule targets.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce strict H&S protocols, RAMS compliance, site inductions, and quality assurance standards across all active work areas.

• Site Logistics & Planning: Manage daily site logistics, material call-offs, workforce planning, and access schedules to minimise disruption for residents.

• Stakeholder & Resident Relations: Work closely with Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs), client representatives, and housing managers to resolve site queries and maintain positive tenant relations.

• Reporting: Produce regular progress updates, site daily logs, and milestone performance reports for project management.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Social Housing Experience: Proven track record as a Site Manager delivering planned maintenance, refurbishments, or upgrades within occupied social housing environments.

• Essential SHDF / Retrofit Knowledge: Direct experience managing SHDF-funded, PAS 2030/2035, decarbonisation, insulation, ventilation, window/door, or energy efficiency improvement programmes is mandatory.

• Occupied Properties Expertise: Demonstrated background managing sub-contractors and site trades safely within live domestic properties.

• Mandatory Qualifications:

  • Valid SMSTS certificate.

  • Valid Full UK Driving Licence.

  • First Aid at Work & CSCS Card (preferred).

• Location: Based within an easy commute of Erith / South East London / Kent.