Site Manager

Site Manager

Social Housing Retrofit & Decarbonisation
Full-time | Permanent
Dartford, Kent

Up to £55,000 + £4,500 Car Allowance + Benefits

Site Manager job in Dartford – overseeing social housing retrofit and energy efficiency improvement works across occupied residential properties, offering the opportunity to join an established main contractor delivering long-term refurbishment and decarbonisation programmes.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join a leading main contractor delivering retrofit and decarbonisation works across social housing properties in Dartford.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day delivery of energy efficiency improvement works as part of an established housing contract, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, residents and client representatives, the Site Manager will take responsibility for site operations, programme delivery, health and safety, quality assurance and subcontractor coordination.

This role requires previous experience delivering social housing retrofit projects, including Social Housing Fund (SHF) programmes, alongside a strong understanding of working within occupied residential properties.

The position is based in Dartford and ideally suited to candidates living within a practical commuting distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day delivery of social housing retrofit and decarbonisation works

• Managing energy efficiency improvement measures, potentially including EWI, insulation, windows, doors and renewable technologies

• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and site teams across multiple occupied residential properties

• Managing site programmes, resources and daily construction activities

• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards

• Monitoring subcontractor performance and ensuring compliance with project specifications

• Overseeing site health and safety, RAMS, toolbox talks and site inspections

• Managing quality assurance, installation inspections and associated documentation

• Liaising with Project Managers, housing association representatives, residents and other stakeholders

• Ensuring works comply with relevant retrofit standards, building regulations and funding requirements

• Working closely with Resident Liaison Officers to minimise disruption to occupied properties

• Identifying and resolving operational challenges affecting project delivery

• Maintaining accurate site records, progress reports and compliance documentation

• Supporting project handover, snagging and completion activities

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Site Manager on social housing retrofit and decarbonisation projects

• Essential: Previous experience delivering Social Housing Fund (SHF) / SHDF-funded retrofit programmes

• Strong understanding of retrofit measures and energy efficiency improvements within residential properties

• Experience managing works across occupied social housing properties

• Good understanding of retrofit compliance, quality assurance and relevant industry standards

• Knowledge of PAS 2035 and PAS 2030 requirements desirable

• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, site teams and programme delivery

• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety and site compliance

• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills

• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle essential

• Based within a practical commuting distance of Dartford

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience

• £4,500 annual car allowance

• Permanent, full-time position

• Eligibility for a salary sacrifice vehicle scheme following successful completion of a three-month probationary period

• Car allowance can be used towards funding a vehicle

• Additional company benefits (subject to confirmation)

• Opportunity to work on an established social housing retrofit and decarbonisation contract

• Career progression opportunities with a leading main contractor

• Dartford-based position

This Site Manager role in Dartford offers the opportunity to deliver social housing retrofit and decarbonisation works, overseeing site teams, subcontractors and quality standards across an established housing programme.

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