Site Manager
Retro SM_1776932187
Posted: 23/04/2026
- £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