Site Manager

Fortem Solutions Limited; Swanley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing solutions provider is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee retrofit projects primarily in Swanley. The successful candidate will lead site teams, manage sub-contract labour, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. A minimum NVQ4 or HNC, SMSTS, and a first aid certificate are required. The role offers 25 days of annual leave, bonuses, and various benefits. Join us in making homes more energy-efficient.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off

Eligible for a bonus up to 10%

Private healthcare and dental care

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Confident engaging and managing with all levels of supply chain members.
• Comfortable reviewing and challenging sub-contract RAMS.
• Full UK Driving Licence (5 points max).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site teams on retrofit projects.
• Oversee the management and planning of sub-contractor labour.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication with supply chain members

Excellent understanding of building refurbishment works

Leadership and management skills

Education

Minimum level 4 qualification (NVQ4 or HNC)

SMSTS; Scaffold inspection

First Aid at work certificate

Role Appropriate CSCS card

Job description

Overview

Here at Fortem Solutions we're recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a new Retrofit team, mostly based in Swanley with another site in Tunbridge Wells.

The Site Manager will work on a full-time basis and will lead the site teams and subcontractors in undertaking the required tasks, be accountable for the management and planning of sub-contract labour and supporting the delivery of a large Retrofit program. To lead, assess and be responsible for all electrical works within the kitchen and bathroom maintenance and refurbishment programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site teams and subcontractors in undertaking required tasks on retrofit projects.
• Be accountable for the management and planning of sub-contractor labour and support the delivery of a large Retrofit program.
• Lead, assess and be responsible for all electrical works within the kitchen and bathroom maintenance and refurbishment programs.
• Ensure that Company Health & Safety Policies and procedures are strictly adhered to and work closely with Health & Safety Managers and Advisors.
• Maintain and produce, on request, up-to-date Health & Safety records.
• Ensure Environmental and Waste Management Policies are adhered to.
• Induct all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site.
• Fully comply with the Company's Customer Satisfaction Policy and Procedures.
• Ensure all directly employed personnel work within the required specification and adhere to general Company Policies.
• Implement procedures and controls laid down by the Company for all site personnel.
• Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff; provide training, coaching, appraisal and support as required to improve performance.
• Maintain site presentation to the required standard at all times.
• Organise regular site meetings and pre-plan efficient use of resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 4 qualification (NVQ4 or HNC).
• SMSTS; Scaffold inspection.
• Role Appropriate CSCS card.
• First Aid at work certificate.
• Asbestos awareness (duty to manage would be desirable).
• Excellent understanding of building refurbishment works.
• Confident engaging, managing and communicating with all levels of supply chain members, from directors/owners to operatives on the ground.
• Comfortable reviewing & challenging sub-contract RAMS prior to final review from the HSEC team.
• Full UK Driving Licence (5 points max).

Desirable

• Experience working on Retrofit programs.
• CIOB or Construction related membership.
• Knowledge and understanding of ASTA.
• Experience delivering projects for an Affordable housing Client, particularly refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of working with different contracts JCT/NEC.

About Fortem

Fortem Solutions are a nationwide business specialising in the Social Housing sector. We provide Repairs & Maintenance, Retrofit, Capital Works and Decarbonisation workstreams within Local Authorities and Housing Associations. We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002. Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon.

Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live.

We are Investors in People - Gold standard, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total).
• Eligible for a bonus of up to 10%.
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave.
• Annual pay reviews.
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms.
• Up to 3,000 colleague referral fee.
• Training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System.
• Private healthcare and dental care.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Retail and mobile phone provider discounts.