Site Manager

  • Skilled Careers
  • Erith, Kent
  • 22/10/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Site Manager Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)

Site Manager Retrofit SHDF Social Housing Planned Maintenance Decarbonisation

  • Job Title: Site Manager (SHDF / Retrofit Framework)

  • Location: Erith, South East London / Kent

  • Pay Rate: £32.00 per hour (CIS)

  • Contract Type: Temp to Perm (Long-term, ongoing contract transitioning into a permanent staff position)

  • Project Scope: SHDF Contract Energy Efficiency & Decarbonisation Works across occupied domestic stock

  • Essential Requirements: SMSTS, Full UK Driving Licence, proven SHDF / Retrofit experience within social housing

Are you an experienced Site Manager with direct experience delivering Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) or energy efficiency retrofit programmes Looking for a high-paying £32.00/hr CIS temp-to-perm role in Erith with a direct route into a permanent staff position

We are urgently recruiting a proactive Site Manager to lead operational site delivery on a major SHDF contract based out of Erith.

Joining an expanding Planned Maintenance division, you will manage day-to-day site operations across occupied social housing estates overseeing subcontractors, specialist retrofit trades, health and safety, and programme milestones for multi-measure decarbonisation upgrades (insulation, windows, doors, ventilation, and energy efficiency systems).

Why Apply for This Role

  • Competitive CIS Pay: Earn £32.00 per hour (CIS) with reliable weekly pay.

  • Temp-to-Perm Career Stability: Immediate start with a direct, seamless route into a permanent staff position within a growing division.

  • High-Profile Framework: Lead delivery on a flagship social housing decarbonisation contract.

  • Long-Term Work Pipeline: Continuous regional work across Erith and surrounding South East London / Kent patches.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Subcontractor & Direct Workforce Management: Lead and direct specialist subcontractors, direct labour, and site teams delivering retrofit and energy efficiency works in live occupied properties.

  • Program & Milestone Delivery: Coordinate, monitor, and drive daily SHDF work programmes to ensure projects hit quality standards and schedule targets.

  • Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce strict H&S protocols, RAMS compliance, site inductions, and quality assurance standards across all active work areas.

  • Site Logistics & Planning: Manage daily site logistics, material call-offs, workforce planning, and access schedules to minimise disruption for residents.

  • Stakeholder & Resident Relations: Work closely with Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs), client representatives, and housing managers to resolve site queries and maintain positive tenant relations.

  • Reporting: Produce regular progress updates, site daily logs, and milestone performance reports for project management.

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

  • Social Housing Experience: Proven track record as a Site Manager delivering planned maintenance, refurbishments, or upgrades within occupied social housing environments.

  • Essential SHDF / Retrofit Knowledge: Direct experience managing SHDF-funded, PAS 2030/2035, decarbonisation, insulation, ventilation, window/door, or energy efficiency improvement programmes is mandatory.

  • Occupied Properties Expertise: Demonstrated background managing sub-contractors and site trades safely within live domestic properties.

  • Mandatory Qualifications:

    • Valid SMSTS certificate.

    • Valid Full UK Driving Licence.

    • First Aid at Work & CSCS Card (preferred).

  • Location: Based within an easy commute of Erith / South East London / Kent.

How to Apply:

If you are an SMSTS-qualified Site Manager with hands-on SHDF retrofit experience available for a £32.00/hr CIS temp-to-perm role in Erith, click APPLY NOW with your updated CV for immediate review.