Site Manager: Social Housing Upgrades & Energy Efficiency (Derby)

Niyaa People; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Niyaa People is recruiting a Site Manager for an established social housing contractor, overseeing planned works programmes across the Derby area, including kitchens, bathrooms, solar installations, loft insulation and external wall insulation.

You will manage day-to-day delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Initial mobilisation in Melton, then Derby and surrounding areas, with clear scope for career development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing planned works, refurbishment or property improvement programmes.
• Experience delivering works within social housing or an occupied residential environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes and general refurbishment works.
• Experience with energy efficiency or retrofit projects, ideally including solar, loft insulation and external wall insulation.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, quality assurance and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Experience monitoring programmes, deadlines and resolving operational challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with residents and clients.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and maintain accurate project records.
• Desirable qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid are advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Derby area and initially to Melton area.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of planned works programmes across social housing properties.
• Overseeing kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes.
• Supervising solar installations, loft insulation and external wall insulation works.
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and site operatives to maintain programme delivery.
• Monitoring progress against project schedules, targets and agreed budgets.
• Ensuring all works are completed to the required quality standards and contractual specifications.
• Carrying out site inspections, quality checks and regular progress reviews.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments and method statements.
• Managing site documentation, progress reports and project records.
• Liaising with clients, housing associations and other key stakeholders.
• Communicating with residents to minimise disruption and maintain a positive customer experience.

Job description

Niyaa People is recruiting a Site Manager for an established social housing contractor, overseeing planned works programmes across the Derby area, including kitchens, bathrooms, solar installations, loft insulation and external wall insulation.

You will manage day-to-day delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Initial mobilisation in Melton, then Derby and surrounding areas, with clear scope for career development.