Site Manager

  • Skilled Careers
  • Canvey Island, Essex
  • 23/10/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Site Manager Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)

Site Manager Retrofit SHDF Social Housing Decarbonisation EWI

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

  • Location: Canvey Island, Essex

  • Pay Rate: £32.00 per hour (CIS)

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

  • Working Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (Standard Site Hours)

  • Sector: Social Housing / Energy Efficiency Retrofit (SHDF)

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

Are you an experienced Site Manager with direct experience delivering Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) or major energy-efficiency retrofit schemes Looking for a high-paying £32.00/hr CIS temp-to-perm role based in Canvey Island with long-term contract stability

We are urgently recruiting a customer-focused, operational Site Manager to lead site delivery across a major multi-property decarbonisation framework in Canvey Island.

Managing day-to-day site operations across occupied social housing stock, you will lead specialist retrofit trade teams, manage subcontractors, enforce health & safety compliance, and drive program milestones across multi-measure decarbonisation upgrades (External Wall Insulation, loft/floor insulation, solar PV, heat pumps, ventilation, and window/door replacements).

Why Apply for This Role

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

  • Temp-to-Perm Path: Immediate contract start with a direct, seamless route onto a permanent staff contract.

  • High-Impact Net-Zero Sector: Lead delivery on high-profile, government-funded SHDF social housing decarbonisation schemes.

  • Localized Essex Work: Fixed site location in Canvey Island with consistent ongoing work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Subcontractor & Direct Workforce Management: Direct and supervise specialist sub-contractors, direct labour, and site teams delivering retrofit measures in live occupied domestic properties.

  • Program & Milestone Delivery: Monitor, coordinate, and drive daily SHDF work programs to ensure works are completed on time, within budget, and to PAS 2030/2035 quality standards.

  • Health, Safety & Quality Compliance: Enforce strict site health and safety protocols, conduct toolbox talks, manage RAMS compliance, and maintain comprehensive site safety records.

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

  • Resident & Client Liaison: Work closely with Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs), local housing officers, and client representatives to resolve site queries swiftly and ensure high resident satisfaction.

  • Reporting: Maintain detailed site daily logs, produce progress reports, and track project milestones for operational managers.

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

  • Social Housing Experience: Proven track record as a Site Manager delivering planned maintenance or refurbishment projects in occupied social housing environments.

  • SHDF / Retrofit Knowledge (Essential): Direct experience managing SHDF-funded, PAS 2030/2035, EWI, solar PV, heat pump, or energy efficiency improvement works in domestic housing.

  • Occupied Properties Expertise: Demonstrable experience coordinating trades safely and respectfully inside and around live occupied homes.

  • Mandatory Qualifications:

    • Valid SMSTS certificate.

    • Valid Full UK Driving Licence.

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

  • Location: Based within an easy, daily commute of Canvey Island / South Essex (e.g., Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Benfleet, Thurrock).

How to Apply:

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