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.

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