YEARLY

Site Manager

Retro SM_1776932187
  • £46000 - £53000 per annum
  • Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
  • PERMANENT

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a experienced Project Manager or a Site Manager looking to take the nest step in their career. If successful you will be joining a national contractor that specialise in the Property Services sector. This role be heading up a new retfrofit scheme as a part of the wave 3 warm homes initiative.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from inception through to completion, promoting a strong health and safety culture across the delivery team.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate high-volume project programmes to maximise efficiency and performance.
  • Utilise digital systems and platforms to monitor progress, manage data, and ensure transparency.
  • Lead the delivery of Warm Homes Wave 3 retrofit projects across social housing portfolios, ensuring compliance with programme targets, funding criteria, and PAS standards.
  • Oversee the full retrofit lifecycle, including pre-start planning, contractor management, scheduling, delivery monitoring, and project close-out.
  • Coordinate with clients, retrofit coordinators, assessors, contractors, and residents to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Ensure all retrofit measures (e.g., insulation, heating systems, ventilation improvements) meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.
  • Maintain accurate and auditable project documentation aligned with funding and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage document control processes, including technical reports, certifications, surveys, and compliance records.
  • Handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced delivery environment with strong attention to detail.
  • Organise and lead meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder communications.
  • Enforce on-site safety through risk assessments and proactive risk management.
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, providing regular progress updates.

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Strong knowledge of construction processes, building regulations, and legal compliance
  • Excellent organisational and project programming skills
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Effective time management and leadership skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Financial and commercial awareness
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • SMSTS certification
  • First Aid at Work certification
  • Valid CSCS Card

Desirable

  • Experience delivering high-volume projects
  • Knowledge of funding mechanisms within retrofit or housing programmes

Employee Benefits

  • Free access to private gym facilities
  • Competitive salary
  • Pension contribution scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Private healthcare
  • Performance-related bonus scheme
Brandon Gooch Recruitment Consultant

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