Retrofit Site Manager
Location: Leeds / West Yorkshire
About the role
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of social housing retrofit and decarbonisation projects, Connolly is looking for an experienced Retrofit Site Manager to join our team across Leeds and West Yorkshire.
You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of retrofit works within occupied social housing properties, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
Works include
- External Wall Insulation (EWI)
- Window and door replacement programmes
- Insulation and fabric improvement works
- External refurbishment works
- Social housing decarbonisation and energy-efficiency projects
We're looking for someone who understands the challenges of delivering works within occupied homes and can confidently manage labour, subcontractors, quality, programme and residents.
Responsibilities
- Managing social housing retrofit projects from start through to completion
- Coordinating direct labour, subcontractors and specialist retrofit installers
- Managing EWI, window and door replacements, insulation and associated refurbishment works
- Planning and coordinating labour, materials, scaffold, plant and site resources
- Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to specification
- Monitoring programme performance, productivity and project progress
- Carrying out regular quality inspections and ensuring installation standards are maintained
- Managing defects, snagging and remedial works through to completion
- Ensuring works are completed in line with retrofit designs, specifications and required standards
- Working closely with Contract Managers, Quantity Surveyors and the wider retrofit team
- Managing site records, inductions, RAMS, toolbox talks and Health & Safety requirements
- Ensuring operatives and subcontractors have the information, materials and resources required to complete works correctly
- Working closely with Resident Liaison teams to minimise disruption to residents
- Building positive relationships with residents, clients and other key stakeholders
- Coordinating inspections, completions and property handovers
- Maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised site environment
What we're looking for
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing retrofit or refurbishment
- Previous experience delivering EWI and/or energy-efficiency works
- Experience managing works within occupied properties
- Knowledge and understanding of retrofit delivery and PAS 2035
- Experience managing direct labour, subcontractors and multiple trades
- Confident managing programme, productivity and site resources
- Strong understanding of quality control, compliance and Health & Safety
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable dealing directly with residents and working within occupied homes
- Proactive, organised and able to resolve day-to-day site issues
Qualifications
- SMSTS, in date
- CSCS Card
- First Aid at Work
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Scaffold Awareness (desirable)
- Asbestos Awareness (desirable)
Why join Connolly?
- Long-term, secure work
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Pension scheme and generous holiday allowance
- Training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, family-focused culture
- Make a real difference through social housing retrofit projects
Apply
Join a growing team delivering high-quality refurbishment and retrofit projects across West Yorkshire. If you're an experienced Site Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Connolly is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
About Connolly Limited
Connolly is a family-run specialist in complex, whole-house refurbishment for social landlords, delivered by directly employed teams. The company operates in the social housing sector, delivering housing services to local authorities and housing associations across West Yorkshire, the Northwest, and North Wales.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join Connolly Limited.