Site Manager - Retrofit

Michael Page Property and Construction; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company car

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life assurance 2x salary

Pension scheme

Annual bonus 10-15%

Job summary

Michael Page Property and Construction is seeking a skilled professional to lead retrofit and decarbonisation works on tenanted social housing. You will coordinate site teams, manage subcontractors and ensure safe, on-time delivery with high quality standards.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement with residents, housing associations and authorities, while ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements. A strong track record in similar projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction or refurbishment projects on site.
• Experience in social housing maintenance and decarbonisation projects.
• Knowledge of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day delivery of social housing retrofit and decarbonisation works.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely and in accordance with policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Manage programmes, productivity and site resources to achieve project targets.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure works meet specification and quality requirements.
• Coordinate works across occupied properties while minimising disruption to residents.
• Build positive relationships with residents, housing associations, local authorities, clients and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify potential issues and implement effective solutions.

Skills

Project delivery on site

Social housing maintenance

Health & safety knowledge

Proactive problem solving

Stakeholder relationships

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

PAS 2035/2030 knowledge

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving the energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability of homes and communities. You will take responsibility of retrofit works on tenanted housing stock, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, to programme and to the required quality standards.

Client Details

Our client is one of the largest Tier 1 contractors in the UK with a heavy presence across the social housing sector, they deliver high quality repairs, maintenance, refurbishment and decarbonisation programmes, working in partnership with housing associations, local authorities and communities across the UK.

Description

• Manage the day to day delivery of social housing retrofit and decarbonisation works.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely and in accordance with policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Manage programmes, productivity and site resources to achieve project targets.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure works meet specification and quality requirements.
• Coordinate works across occupied properties while minimising disruption to residents.
• Build positive relationships with residents, housing associations, local authorities, clients and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify potential issues and implement effective solutions.
• Carry out regular site inspections, quality checks and health & safety audits.

Profile

• Proven experience managing construction or refurbishment projects on site.
• Experience working within social housing maintenance.
• Knowledge of retrofit and/or decarbonisation measures such as insulation, windows and doors, heating systems, ventilation, renewable technologies and associated building works.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering against programmes.
• Relevant construction qualifications, such as SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
• Retrofit experience and relevant qualifications such as PAS 2035/2030 would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• £50,000 - £60,000 base salary
• £5,000 car allowance or company car
• 10-15% annual bonus
• Competitive employer pension contribution
• 26 days AL plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare benefits
• Life assurance 2x salary
• Clear progression path / opportunities