Site Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Site Manager for retrofit and energy-efficiency works in social housing projects across multiple locations, including Chelmsford, Rickmansworth, High Wycombe and Harrow.

You will oversee site teams and subcontractors, ensure compliance with PAS 2030/2035 where applicable, manage documentation and safety, and coordinate installation activities such as insulation, solar panels, windows and doors while keeping strict schedules.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager in retrofit, social housing or planned maintenance.
• Knowledge of PAS 2030/2035 desirable.
• SMSTS and First Aid qualifications essential.
• Experience coordinating works across occupied residential properties.
• Strong organisational skills with focus on documentation and compliance.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee retrofit and energy-efficiency works across residential properties.
• Manage site teams and subcontractors to deliver on programme and quality.
• Coordinate solar panels, insulation, ventilation, windows and doors.
• Maintain project documentation, evidence and records per SHDF.
• Work to tight deadlines while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Monitor progress across locations and report delays.
• Liaise with residents and stakeholders for smooth operations.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Site management

Coordination

Documentation

Health & safety

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager – Retrofit / Social Housing

Location: Rickmansworth, High Wycombe, Harrow & Chelmsford
Contract: 6 months initially
Employment Type: Temporary or Temp-to-Perm

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager to join a contractor delivering retrofit and energy-efficiency improvements across social housing properties.

The successful candidate will oversee works across multiple locations, initially starting in Chelmsford before moving across other sites in Rickmansworth, High Wycombe and Harrow.

This role would suit a Site Manager with experience delivering retrofit or planned works within social housing, who can manage site activities effectively while ensuring all project documentation and compliance requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of retrofit and energy-efficiency works across residential properties.
• Manage site teams and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate the installation of solar panels, loft insulation, ventilation measures, windows and doors.
• Ensure all relevant project documentation, evidence and records are maintained in line with SHDF requirements.
• Work to tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Monitor progress across multiple locations and report any delays or issues to the wider project team.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Liaise with residents, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure works run smoothly.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within retrofit, social housing or planned maintenance.
• Knowledge and understanding of PAS 2030/2035 is highly desirable.
• SMSTS and First Aid qualifications are essential.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating works across occupied residential properties.
• Strong organisational skills, with a focus on documentation, evidence keeping and compliance.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple workstreams.

Contract Details

• Initial 6-month requirement.
• Option to work on a temporary basis for the full duration or move onto a 3-month fixed-term contract following 12 weeks.