Site Manager – Retrofit

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Team culture

Community impact in local areas

Job summary

Build Recruitment is seeking a Site Manager to lead retrofit works in South London. You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams, and ensure safety, quality and timely delivery across multiple sites.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and experience with social housing retrofit projects. A driving licence is essential for site visits and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing planned works.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and CDM requirements.
• Experience/knowledge of retrofit works.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS (Black or Gold card preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain resident satisfaction.
• Manual Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations for retrofit works, including EWI/IWI, windows and doors upgrades.
• Manage subcontractors and direct labour to ensure timely and quality delivery across multiple sites.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and site documentation is up to date.
• Liaise with residents, client representatives, and internal teams for clear communication.
• Monitor budgets, progress, and KPIs to meet project targets.
• Conduct quality inspections and resolve on-site issues proactively.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS

Job description

Site Manager - Retrofit
South London
£55,000 Vehicle package
Retrofit Works

Build Recruitmentare proud to be representing a leading social housing contractorbased in the London area who are looking for a highly skilled Site Manager to join their team in SouthLondon.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations for retrofit works (EWI/IWI, windows, doors, air-source heat pumps,externals, roofing upgrades, etc.)
• Manage subcontractors and direct labour to ensure timely and quality delivery of multiple sites/projects
• Ensure health & safety compliance and site documentation is up to date
• Liaise with residents, client representatives, and internal teams to maintain excellent communication
• Monitor budgets, progress, and KPIs to ensure project targets are met
• Conduct quality inspections and resolve any on-site issues proactively

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing planned works
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and CDM requirements
• Experience/knowledge of retrofit works
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS (Black or Gold card preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain resident satisfaction
• Manual Driving Licence

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career progression with a respected contractor
• Supportive team culture and strong pipeline of work
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in local communities