Site Manager - Retrofit and Planned Works

Howells Solutions Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Social Housing Contractor in Bristol is seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee a decarbonisation and planned works project. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary of up to £45k plus car allowance and benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience managing refurbishment programmes for tenanted properties and a solid understanding of health and safety standards. Responsibilities include controlling contract direction, cost control, and effective site management to ensure timely project delivery.

Benefits

Car allowance

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience delivering refurbishment programmes for tenanted properties.
• Proven track record of driving sites and effective management.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards in construction.

Responsibilities

• Control the overall direction and financial management of the contract.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery in partnership with the client.
• Conduct onsite inspections and maintain site administration.

Skills

Site management

Health and safety compliance

Cost control

Team leadership

Subcontractor management

Project scheduling using MS Project

Education

SMSTS certification

Job description

Site Manager – Planned works (Retrofit and planned works)

£40k + car allowance/salary sacrifice scheme + Benefits

Full‑time, permanent position

Based in Bristol

We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver a decarbonisation and planned works project for Social Housing in Bristol.

This is a client‑facing role, you will be responsible for delivering refurbishment programmes to tenanted properties, through effective management of your site team of Assistant Site Managers and Customer Service Officers.

You must have experience of delivering similar projects with a reputable main contractor, delivering projects on time and within budget, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times.

We are looking for a hands‑on Site Manager, with a proven track record of driving sites through effective management and maintaining site presence.

Responsibilities

• Controlling the overall direction whilst maintaining financial control of the contract
• Work in partnership with the client and client representatives, to ensure that a high quality service delivery is actually provided
• Cost control and subcontractor management
• Implementing the short, mid and long term programmes for the various work streams
• Carry out onsite inspections, undertake investigations, enquiries, prepare reports and offer solutions maintaining continuous improvement
• Hand over properties on time, working to strict key performance indicators
• Liaison with the client and contract administrators
• Health and safety on the site
• Management and control of the site administration and staff
• Scheduling and procurement of materials
• Chair sub‑contractor progress meetings
• Liaising with Design Teams, Client Representatives and Consultants
• Programming works using MS Project

An SMSTS is required

About the Role

You will be working for a modern, forward‑thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the group’s success. This is a full‑time, permanent role for which you will receive a competitive salary of up to 45K + car allowance + Benefits.

For your chance of securing this role please apply online now, or for more information, call Meg on (phone number removed).