Site Manager

Morgan Sindall Property Services; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car / Allowance

Profit Share & Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Pension Plan

Private Health Insurance

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Property Services seeks an experienced Site Manager in Basildon, Essex. You will lead delivery teams on planned maintenance and retrofit programmes, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery for social housing projects.

You will oversee decarbonisation works, including insulation and low-carbon systems, while maintaining cost control and stakeholder relationships. A strong knowledge of PAS2030/2035 and funding rules is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven site manager experience in planned maintenance, social housing or retrofit projects.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and directly employed teams.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and manage variations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery teams, assess resources and manage day-to-day site activity.
• Ensure objectives are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee decarbonisation/energy efficiency retrofit works across occupied housing.
• Maintain compliance with regulations, funding rules and safety standards.
• Inspect sites regularly to monitor safety, workmanship and progress.
• Support commercial performance by identifying variations and budgets.

Education

NVQ Level 6 Construction Management (or equivalent)

Job description

Site Manager

£45,000 - £55,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Essex

Permanent, Full Time

40 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, one hour lunch

We are looking to recruit experience and experienced Site Manager to join our dynamic, successful and growing team in Basildon, Essex.

About the Role

Joining us as a Site Manager, you'll lead delivery teams, assessing resource requirements and supporting the management of day-to-day site activities. You'll ensure that all project objectives are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working within our Planned Works and Retrofit team, you will oversee the delivery of decarbonisation and energy efficiency programmes across occupied social housing properties. This will include managing the installation of retrofit measures such as external wall insulation, loft insulation, window and door replacements, ventilation improvements, draught-proofing measures and low-carbon heating and energy systems, ensuring works are delivered in line with PAS2030/2035, TrustMark and relevant funding requirements.

You will be responsible for ensuring projects remain fully compliant with all relevant legislation, Building Regulations, health and safety requirements and funding standards, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, residents, subcontractors and stakeholders. You will undertake regular site inspections to monitor health and safety, workmanship, programme performance and productivity, ensuring a positive customer experience throughout project delivery.

You'll also support the commercial performance of projects, identifying variations, managing operational delivery against agreed budgets and collaborating closely with commercial and technical teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

About You

Candidates will have proven experience in a Site Manager role, ideally gained within planned maintenance, social housing, refurbishment, retrofit or sustainability-led projects. You will have a strong understanding of construction methods, building regulations and health and safety requirements, together with experience managing subcontractors and direct labour teams.

You will have experience delivering decarbonisation, retrofit or energy efficiency projects and a good understanding of measures such as insulation, ventilation improvements, window and door replacement programmes and low-carbon heating systems. Knowledge of PAS2030/2035, ECO-funded works and other retrofit compliance requirements would be highly advantageous.

You will have commercially aware, able to interpret drawings and specifications, identify contract variations and maintain excellent relationships with clients, residents and stakeholders. A Retrofit Assessor or Retrofit Coordinator qualification, PASHUB awareness and previous experience of delivering sustainability programmes would be beneficial.

You will hold:

• NVQ Level 6 Construction Management (or equivalent)
• Black CSCS Card (or working towards)
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum of 12 months

Desirable:

• A Retrofit Coordinator or Retrofit assessor qualification
• PASHUB Awareness
• Previous experience of delivering retrofit/sustainability work programmes
• Experience in project management and/or technical management of M&E systems/heat networks

Benefits

• Company Car / Allowance
• Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Private Health Insurance or Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more)
• Life Assurance & Accident Cover
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy Holiday Scheme
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription

About Us

Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.

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