Site Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Stroud, Swindon; On-site; GBP 64,575 - 83,025; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly CIS payments

Immediate start

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a large-scale decarbonisation programme across occupied Housing Association properties in the Stroud area. The role covers pre-start through to completion, coordinating retrofit works and ensuring high-quality delivery.

You will oversee site teams, subcontractors and residents, ensuring safety, programme adherence and strong client relationships, with an immediate start and potential for extension on a six-month freelance

Qualifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is required.
• First Aid at Work is required.
• CSCS Card is required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Experience delivering decarbonisation/retrofit projects in social housing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing decarbonisation and retrofit works across occupied Housing Association properties.
• Managing site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure efficient delivery.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to company quality standards.
• Conducting regular site inspections, quality checks and progress reviews.
• Maintaining site health and safety compliance and records.

Skills

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

CSCS Card

Driving Licence

Social housing decarb exposure

Job description

Site Manager
Stroud Area
6-Month Contract
Immediate Start Available

Weekly CIS Payments

About Us

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment—from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales.

We are currently working with a leading social housing contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee a decarbonisation programme across occupied Housing Association properties throughout the Stroud area.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of a large-scale social housing decarbonisation programme, overseeing works from pre-start through to completion.

Projects will include energy efficiency improvements such as external wall insulation (EWI), loft insulation, window and door replacements, ventilation upgrades, air source heat pumps (ASHPs), solar PV installations and other retrofit measures.

Working closely with residents, subcontractors, client representatives and internal teams, you will ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and to the highest quality standards while maintaining an excellent customer experience throughout the project.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Managing decarbonisation and retrofit works across occupied Housing Association properties.
• Overseeing site teams, specialist subcontractors and suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Ensuring all works are completed safely, on programme and in accordance with company procedures.
• Conducting regular site inspections, quality checks and progress reviews.
• Managing site health and safety compliance and maintaining accurate site records.
• Delivering site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Liaising with residents, Housing Association representatives, tenant liaison officers and client teams to provide updates and resolve any issues.
• Coordinating multiple trades involved in retrofit and energy efficiency works.
• Managing materials, labour and subcontractor performance.
• Monitoring programme milestones and reporting progress to the Contracts Manager.
• Ensuring all works are completed to specification, PAS 2030/2035 requirements (where applicable) and company quality standards.
• Promoting excellent customer service while working within occupied homes and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements (Skills & Qualifications)

• Previous experience as a Site Manager delivering planned works, decarbonisation, retrofit or refurbishment projects within the social housing sector.
• Experience managing works within occupied Housing Association properties.
• Good understanding of retrofit and energy efficiency programmes, including EWI, insulation, ventilation, windows, doors and renewable technologies.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and site management procedures.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – Essential.
• First Aid at Work – Essential.
• CSCS Card – Essential.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and direct labour teams.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

• 6-month freelance contract.
• Immediate start available.
• Weekly CIS payments.
• Opportunity to work with a leading social housing contractor.
• Long-term decarbonisation programme across Housing Association properties in the Stroud area.
• Competitive day rate.
• Opportunity for contract extension based on project performance.