Site Manager - Retrofit

Axis; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £55k

Company car

Pension

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Perkbox

Volunteer day

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career progression

Job summary

Axis CLC is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead retrofit programmes across south London. You will manage day-to-day delivery, coordinate multi-trade teams, liaise with residents and client teams, and ensure quality, safety and PAS 2030/2035 standards are met.

This hands-on role requires strong organisation, technical retrofit knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining programme and reporting duties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Manager or Senior Supervisor in retrofit/maintenance.
• Experience coordinating multi-trade works across occupied residential properties.
• Strong understanding of energy-efficiency, fabric improvements or property refurbishment.
• Ability to liaise with residents, client representatives and trade teams.
• Working knowledge of H&S legislation and safe onsite supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of retrofit and planned maintenance projects.
• Coordinate supervisors, operatives and subcontractors to meet programme and KPI targets.
• Ensure works follow specifications, drawings, method statements and risk assessments.
• Conduct pre-inspections and provide clear, timely reports.
• Maintain accurate site documentation including H&S files and permits.
• Deliver safe systems of work and onsite briefings.
• Monitor progress and escalate issues with correct actions.

Skills

Site management

Multi-trade coordination

H&S compliance

Resident liaison

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Digital job-management

Project coordination

Education

SSSTS

SMSTS (preferred)

Asbestos Awareness

Scaffold inspection

PAS 2030/PAS 2035 understanding

Job description

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we support housing providers and public sector clients with high-quality maintenance and compliance services that help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and communities supported.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to deliver retrofit programmes of work across south London. The Site Manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of energy-efficiency and retrofit projects ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality work across multiple properties, coordinating operatives and subcontractors, liaising with residents and client teams, and maintaining programme, quality and H&S compliance at all times.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong organisational skills, technical awareness of retrofit and asset-improvement works, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day delivery of retrofit and planned maintenance projects
• Coordinate, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors to meet programme, productivity and KPI targets
• Ensure all works follow specifications, drawings, method statements and risk assessments
• Conduct pre-inspections and provide clear, timely reports
• Ensure all variations are correctly identified, recorded and agreed with clients
• Maintain accurate site documentation, including H&S files, permits and F10 where applicable
• Ensure all works meet required quality standards, retrofit specifications and PAS 2030/PAS 2035 principles (if applicable)
• Deliver and reinforce safe systems of work, including toolbox talks and onsite briefings
• Monitor onsite compliance, escalating issues promptly and ensuring corrective actions are closed out
• Act as the onsite point of contact for residents and client teams
• Build strong working relationships to support performance, communication and customer satisfaction
• Support programme planning, sequencing and access management
• Monitor progress against daily/weekly targets and adjust resource allocation when needed

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Supervisor within retrofit, planned works or maintenance
• Background managing multi-trade works across occupied residential properties
• Strong understanding of energy-efficiency, fabric improvements or property refurbishment
• Experience liaising with residents, client representatives and multiple trade teams
• Working knowledge of H&S legislation and safe onsite supervision
• Understanding of SOR codes, variation processes and work documentation
• Ability to produce clear reports and communicate technical information effectivelyStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple work fronts
• Competent using Microsoft Office and digital job-management tools
• SSSTS
• SMSTS (preferred) or equivalent site supervision qualification
• Asbestos Awareness
• Scaffold inspection training
• Retrofit or PAS 2030/PAS 2035 understanding (training can be provided)

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel between sites across the region

What We Offer

• Base Salary to £55,000 based upon experience
• Company vehicle + fuel card (business use)
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You'll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.