Site Manager – SHDF Housing Decarbonisation Lead

Equans Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (+ public hols)

Life Cover 2x salary

Employee discounts on major brands

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

2 CSR days per year

Learning opportunities and training

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Site Manager to join our team in North Essex/Suffolk for a full-time role with salary and benefits. You will lead on-site delivery of refurbishment and decarbonisation projects, coordinating teams and subcontractors while ensuring safety, quality, and minimal resident disruption.

Key responsibilities include pre-start setup, progress reporting, inspections, risk management, and stakeholder liaison.

Qualifications

• Site management experience on refurbishment and framework projects.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Knowledge of building and Health & Safety legislation.
• Organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Contracts Manager with pre-start details and client meetings.
• Issue monthly site progress reports to monitor schedule adherence.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures, PPE, inductions, risk assessments, permits.
• Conduct scaffold and lifting equipment inspections and qualifications.
• Perform SHEQ audits and report findings.
• Maintain site tidiness, clear escape routes, and document risk areas.
• Manage defects per KPIs and ensure quality standards.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and performance NCRs.
• Liaise with stakeholders, client reps, and RLOs for communication.
• Develop relationships with residents and clients; support BD.
• Coordinate subcontractors for timely project completion.
• Conduct material take-offs and maintain site documentation.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Budgeting

MS Project

Reading drawings

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Equans is seeking a Site Manager to join our team in North Essex/Suffolk for a full-time role with salary and benefits. You will lead on-site delivery of refurbishment and decarbonisation projects, coordinating teams and subcontractors while ensuring safety, quality, and minimal resident disruption.

Key responsibilities include pre-start setup, progress reporting, inspections, risk management, and stakeholder liaison.