Site Manager

Site Manager – Planned Maintenance
Project: Freemens Meadow – EWI & SHDF Works
Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £50,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Package

About the Project

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to deliver a £12m refurbishment scheme at Freemens Meadow in Leicester.

The project involves the refurbishment of 7 low-rise residential blocks, including External Wall Insulation (EWI) installation and works delivered under the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). This is a significant energy-efficiency and sustainability-driven scheme aimed at improving thermal performance and reducing carbon emissions across the estate.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.

You will be the key operational lead on site, coordinating subcontractors, managing programme milestones, and maintaining strong communication with residents and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include

* Managing all on-site activities across 7 occupied low-rise blocks

* Supervising subcontractors, particularly EWI installers and associated trades

* Driving programme performance and meeting key delivery milestones

* Maintaining high health & safety standards at all times

* Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily briefings

* Monitoring quality control and ensuring works meet specification

* Coordinating materials, logistics, and site set-up

* Liaising with the client, consultants, and resident liaison teams

* Supporting commercial control through accurate record keeping and reporting

About You

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Site Manager with experience delivering refurbishment or energy-efficiency schemes within occupied residential environments.

Essential

* Proven experience managing refurbishment or retrofit projects

* Experience with EWI installation

* Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations

* SMSTS

* CSCS (Black or Gold Card)

* First Aid at Work

* Ability to manage multiple work fronts across phased programmes

Desirable

* Experience delivering SHDF-funded schemes

* Knowledge of PAS 2030 / PAS 2035 processes

* Experience working in social housing environments

What’s on Offer

* Salary up to £55,000

* £5,000 Car Allowance

* Pension

* Long-term pipeline of retrofit and decarbonisation works

* Opportunity to work on a flagship sustainability-driven scheme