Job Description:

Site Manager

Social Housing Decarbonisation (SHDF) | Retrofit & Refurbishment
Full-time | Permanent
North Essex / Suffolk

£44,000 - £63,000 + Company Vehicle + Benefits

Site Manager job in North Essex / Suffolk – overseeing the delivery of Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) and energy efficiency improvement programmes, offering the opportunity to join an established contractor delivering retrofit and refurbishment works across occupied social housing properties.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join an established contractor delivering social housing decarbonisation, retrofit and refurbishment projects across North Essex and Suffolk.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, overseeing subcontractors, coordinating works and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Working closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers, Resident Liaison Officers and housing association representatives, the Site Manager will oversee the delivery of energy efficiency improvements to occupied residential properties, ensuring minimal disruption to residents.

Projects will focus on Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) programmes, potentially incorporating external wall insulation (EWI), internal wall insulation (IWI), roofing, loft insulation, solar PV, ventilation and other energy efficiency measures.

This role requires someone with proven Site Management experience delivering SHDF, social housing retrofit or decarbonisation programmes, alongside a strong understanding of occupied refurbishment environments.

The position is ideally suited to candidates living within a practical commuting distance of North Essex or Suffolk.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of social housing decarbonisation, retrofit and refurbishment works

• Overseeing site operations across occupied residential properties, ensuring minimal disruption to residents

• Coordinating subcontractors, site teams and suppliers to ensure works are delivered safely and on programme

• Supporting Contracts Managers with pre-start activities, project planning and client meetings

• Monitoring project progress against agreed programmes, identifying and reporting potential delays

• Preparing monthly site progress reports for Contracts Managers and clients

• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and site-specific requirements

• Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments and regular safety inspections

• Overseeing scaffold inspections, lifting equipment compliance and safe working practices

• Carrying out SHEQ inspections and audits to maintain high standards of safety and workmanship

• Monitoring subcontractor performance, quality standards and productivity

• Managing defects, snagging and remedial works in accordance with project KPIs

• Liaising with Resident Liaison Officers, housing association representatives and clients to coordinate access and resolve resident concerns

• Maintaining accurate site documentation, including Health & Safety records, inspection reports and project updates

• Coordinating material deliveries, stock levels and material take-offs to support programme delivery

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications and construction programmes

• Attending internal and external progress meetings with clients, consultants and senior management

• Maintaining strong working relationships with residents, subcontractors and project stakeholders

• Supporting the successful delivery of retrofit and energy efficiency improvements across social housing properties

Requirements

• Proven Site Management experience within Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), retrofit or energy efficiency improvement programmes

• Strong background in social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance or framework contracts

• Experience managing works within occupied residential properties

• Knowledge of retrofit measures such as EWI, IWI, roofing, insulation, solar PV and ventilation systems

• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, site teams and multiple workstreams

• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation, site compliance and SHEQ procedures

• Experience working with housing associations, local authorities or social housing contractors

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and project programmes

• Strong organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills

• Experience monitoring programme delivery, quality standards and subcontractor performance

• Commercial awareness and understanding of project budgets and cost control

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ideally Microsoft Project

• Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with residents, clients and senior management

• SMSTS – essential

• CSCS Card – essential

• First Aid at Work – essential

• Full UK driving licence – essential

• Based within a practical commuting distance of North Essex / Suffolk

Package & Benefits

• £44,000 - £63,000 depending on experience

• Company vehicle

• Permanent, full-time position

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Life assurance equivalent to twice annual salary

• Employee shopping and retail discount schemes

• Discounted gym memberships

• Cycle to work scheme

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Two corporate social responsibility days per year

• Training, professional development and career progression opportunities

• Employee referral rewards scheme

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

• Opportunity to work on established social housing decarbonisation and retrofit programmes

• Working across North Essex and Suffolk

This Site Manager role in North Essex / Suffolk offers an excellent opportunity to join a leading construction and property services contractor delivering social housing decarbonisation and energy efficiency improvements, contributing to the delivery of warmer, more sustainable homes.

Apply now through Skilled Careers to be considered for this opportunity.