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