Site Manager

Benefits: Enhanced pension contributions, Employer-paid Healthcare Cash Plan, Enhanced Maternity Pay, Employee Assistance Programme, and support for CPD

Sustainable Building Services (SBS) is a multi-award-winning retrofit decarbonisation solutions provider and principal contractor delivering at scale across all housing tenure types - social, owner-occupied, and private rental homes.

As a leader in residential decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and whole-house retrofit, we currently manage and deliver over £100m+ large-scale retrofit schemes, blending funding across mixed-tenures to maximise positive impact across communities.

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of construction projects across our sites.

You will oversee day-to-day on-site activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Acting as the key on-site leader, you will manage subcontractors, site personnel, site logistics, materials, quality, and Health & Safety. You will also handle any unforeseen delays and keep daily operations running smoothly to meet project targets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams to achieve excellent results.

Key Responsibilities

- Complete and distribute weekly progress reports to the contract team

- Review RAMS and ensure full Health & Safety compliance across all sites

- Work closely with the reporting Manager to monitor progress against the master programme

- Ensure adequate labour and subcontractor resources are organised to meet project timelines

- Deliver weekly toolbox talks to site teams and subcontractors

- Plan and coordinate all site facilities, logistics and equipment

- Requisition materials and manage deliveries in line with procurement schedules

- Maintain high workmanship and material standards in line with specifications, designs, and regulations

- Liaise with surveyors regarding cost control, waste management, variations and instructions

- Chair weekly client and contractor review meetings

- Maintain accurate and comprehensive project records

- Conduct site safety inspections and uphold Health & Safety responsibilities

- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, design teams, neighbours and stakeholders

- Travel as required to sites across the region

Minimum 2+ years' experience managing construction projects, including programmes and H&S requirements

- Customer-facing experience

- Experience working on solar PV programmes

- Full UK driving licence

- SMSTS

- CSCS card

- First Aid (3-day)

- Strong commercial awareness

- Proficient IT skills (Excel / Word)

- Excellent organisational skills

- Strong people-management and leadership abilities

- Ability to motivate and lead site teams

- Effective teamwork and communication skills

- Ability to plan and coordinate resources effectively

It would be great if you had:

- NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management

- Knowledge of PAS 2030 / 2035 requirements

- Experience in energy efficiency or social housing projects

- Experience with retrofit processes including assessments, designs and lodgements