Site Manager

Bimplus; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start possible

Long-term decarbonisation programme

Job summary

Build Recruitment is seeking a Site Manager for a large-scale social housing decarbonisation programme in the Bristol/Stroud area. You will oversee retrofit works from pre-start to handover, coordinating resident liaison, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure safety, on-time delivery and high-quality results.

Role focuses on energy efficiency measures (EWI, insulation, ventilation, windows/doors, ASHPs, solar PV) within occupied Housing Association properties, requiring SMSTS, First Aid at

Qualifications

• Experience delivering decarbonisation, retrofit or refurbishment projects in social housing.
• Experience working in occupied Housing Association properties.
• Knowledge of retrofit measures: EWI, insulation, ventilation, windows/doors, renewables.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and site management procedures.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and direct labour teams.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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 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 meet PAS 2030/2035 requirements and company quality standards.
• Promoting excellent customer service in occupied homes and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Education

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

CSCS Card

Job description

Site Manager
Bristol
Permanent Contract
Immediate Start Available

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.

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

• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to work with a leading social housing contractor.
• Long-term decarbonisation programme across Housing Association properties in the Stroud area.