Site Manager (Renewables)

Why Liberty; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a skilled Site Manager near Reading and Oxford. You will manage multiple sites, ensuring quality service delivery and compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should possess various certifications, strong leadership skills, and the ability to maintain efficiency across operations. This role offers competitive salary, company vehicle, and extensive benefits including professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Vehicle and fuel card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

24/7 GP access

Mental health support

Fitness programs

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving license.
• Experience with planned works contracts.
• Proven team leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team across multiple sites.
• Ensure quality service delivery to customers.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental compliance on site.

Skills

SMSTS

IOS

CSCS

3 Day First Aid

Asbestos Awareness

Fire Marshall

Budgeting

Business Planning

Performance Reporting

Customer Care

Time Management

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

Recognised apprenticeship or trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computerised databases

Job description

Your Role

Are you a skilled Site Manager based within commutable distance to Reading and Oxford? Ready to lead a high performing team? This is a multi-site role covering the Reading and Oxford areas.

A company vehicle is provided to support travel between sites, ensuring you're fully equipped to lead effectively across locations. Manage and deliver Liberty contracts effectively and profitably, ensuring quality, compliance, and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of your contract area to provide a high-quality service to customers
• Work closely with internal teams to support smooth, efficient operations
• Ensure all works are completed on time and handed over with the required documentation and certification
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
• Deliver projects in line with agreed programmes and update schedules as needed
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors, including holding regular progress meetings
• Monitor site progress, manage materials and resources, and ensure efficient working methods
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, welfare, and environmental compliance on site
• Ensure all safety paperwork, RAMS, and permits are in place and up to date
• Support cost management by contributing to forecasts and attending relevant financial meetings
• Ensure plant and labour resources are used efficiently and meet contract standards
• Bring experience in new build, design and build projects, ideally under JCT contracts
• Coordinate with LABC, NHBC, and local authorities to ensure compliance with all requirements
• Help deliver customer-focused, smart solutions that improve lives and exceed expectations

Qualifications

• SMSTS, IOS, CSCS, 3 Day First Aid, Asbestos Awareness and Fire Marshall
• A full UK driving license
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Served recognised apprenticeship and/or appropriate trade qualification
• A solid understanding of Health and Safety Regulations
• Experience with planned works contracts
• Knowledge of renewable/retrofit projects and PAS2030 processes
• Familiar with JCT and NEC construction contracts
• Proven team leadership and management skills
• Background in social housing
• Skilled in budgeting, business planning, and performance reporting
• Proficient with computerised databases and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of customer care and service delivery
• Able to work independently and solve problems with common sense
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing resource peaks
• Well‑organised with a flexible approach
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong sense of responsibility
• Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusive practices
• Excellent standard of customer service
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and best practices
• Effective at managing time and workload independently

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Vehicle, fuel card, and excellent benefits
• Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus flexibility with overtime
• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness programs, and more
• Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development to keep you at the top of your game

We're a diverse, supportive team with a focus on personal development, wellbeing, and making a real difference in the communities we serve. Liberty offers you a chance to work with the best in the industry and continuously improve your skills while enjoying a rewarding career.