Site Manager

Pertemps; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment seeks an experienced Site Manager for retrofit and energy efficiency projects in Cardiff. The role involves day-to-day site operations management, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and delivering innovative energy-saving solutions. Ideal candidates will have a trade background leading to Site Management, relevant certifications, and strong leadership skills to build relationships and manage subcontractors effectively. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team culture, contributing to impactful projects that improve homes and reduce carbon emissions.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for ongoing development

Qualifications

• Career progression from trade background/apprenticeship through to Site Management.
• Sound knowledge of Temporary Works Procedures.
• Strong understanding of site administration methods and practices.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods, materials, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing operational delivery of retrofit programmes to meet agreed budgets, targets, and objectives.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, welfare, and employment legislation.
• Building relationships with clients, residents, and stakeholders.
• Delivering energy-saving measures like insulation, ventilation, and low-carbon heating.
• Conducting regular site inspections for safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of construction methods

Commercial awareness

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Technical knowledge

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS Managers card

First Aid at Work qualification

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Power Project

Job description

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Site Manager – Retrofit & Energy Efficiency Projects

Cardiff | Permanent | Competitive salary + benefits

We’re supporting one of our key property services clients in the search for an experienced Site Manager to deliver innovative retrofit and energy-efficiency projects across occupied residential portfolios. This role is ideal for someone who combines excellent technical knowledge with strong leadership skills, and is passionate about delivering quality, sustainable solutions.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take charge of day-to-day site operations, ensuring programmes are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and managing operational delivery of retrofit programmes to meet agreed budgets, targets, and objectives.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, welfare and employment legislation and policies.
• Building excellent relationships with clients, residents, and stakeholders, responding promptly to queries.
• Delivering energy-saving measures such as insulation (wall/loft), ventilation, glazing, low/zero-carbon heating, lighting, and other sustainable technologies.
• Ensuring all works comply fully with funding, regulatory and quality standards (ECO, PAS2030/2035, Building Regs, Gas/Electrical regs, etc.).
• Managing and supporting engineers and subcontractors, providing technical guidance and monitoring performance.
• Conducting regular site inspections to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are maintained.
• Reporting accurately on progress, budgets, and costs in partnership with commercial teams.
• Leading site meetings and briefings, including H&S updates and training as required.

What we’re looking for

We’d like to hear from candidates with:

• Career progression from trade background/apprenticeship through to Site Management.
• SMSTS, CSCS Managers card, First Aid at Work, IOSH Managing Safely.
• Sound knowledge of Temporary Works Procedures.
• Strong understanding of site administration methods and practices.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good commercial awareness with the ability to identify contract variations.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods, materials, and technology.
• Familiarity with IT applications including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Power Project.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable but not essential

• Retrofit Coordinator or Retrofit Assessor qualification.
• Previous experience delivering retrofit/sustainability programmes.
• Project management and/or technical experience with M&E systems or heat networks.

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful projects that improve homes, reduce carbon emissions, and make a difference to communities. Our client offers:

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for ongoing development and progression

Ready to take the next step?

If you’ve got the skills, experience, and ambition to thrive in this role, send your CV to our recruitment team today — we’d love to hear from you.