Site Manager

Skilled Careers; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction staffing agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager for external works and retrofit projects in Cramlington, UK. The role involves managing site operations, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with energy performance standards. The ideal candidate should have site management experience in social housing refurbishment and a strong understanding of health & safety requirements. A full UK driving license is essential, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within external works or energy efficiency retrofits.
• Strong knowledge of cladding installations and insulation systems.
• Ability to manage teams and subcontractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on external and retrofit projects.
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure compliance with SHDF requirements.
• Liaise with Resident Liaison Officers to minimize disruption to tenants.

Skills

Experience in site management

Cladding installations

Leadership

Health & Safety compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS certification

Energy efficiency certifications (PAS 2035, TrustMark)

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead external works and retrofit projects across social housing stock in Cramlington.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring that all external and energy efficiency upgrades — including cladding installations, insulation, window and door replacements, roofing, and associated building fabric improvements — are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of energy performance and compliance.

You will work closely with Contracts Managers, Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs), and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and with minimal disruption to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day‑to‑day site operations on multiple external and SHDF retrofit projects.
• Supervise trades and subcontractors carrying out cladding, insulation, window/door replacements, roofing, and other energy efficiency‑related works.
• Ensure all works meet SHDF requirements, building regulations, and energy performance standards (e.g., PAS 2035, EPC targets, etc.).
• Maintain site health & safety compliance, carrying out regular inspections and toolbox talks.
• Liaise with Resident Liaison Officers to communicate works and minimise disruption to tenants.
• Carry out pre‑start meetings, progress reports, and handover inspections.
• Monitor quality, productivity, and materials use against programme and budget targets.
• Identify and report variations, issues, or non‑conformances promptly to the Contracts Manager.
• Ensure accurate and timely record keeping including photos, permits, and completion documents.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within external works, energy efficiency retrofits, SHDF projects, or social housing refurbishment (essential).
• Working knowledge of cladding installations, insulation systems, building fabric upgrades, and SHDF retrofit works (essential).
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and ability to enforce site compliance (SMSTS or SSSTS required).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills – able to manage teams, subcontractors, and client expectations.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Organised, proactive, and able to deliver multiple projects to strict deadlines.
• Energy efficiency or retrofit‑related certifications (e.g., PAS 2035, TrustMark, or similar) – desirable but not essential.