Site Manager in Castle Point

Site Manager - Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)

Job Title: Site Manager (SHDF / Retrofit Framework)

Site Manager | Retrofit | SHDF | Social Housing | Decarbonisation | EWI

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

Mandatory Qualifications

• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence.
• CSCS Card & First Aid at Work (preferred).

Keywords

• Site Manager
• Retrofit Site Manager
• SHDF
• Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund
• Planned Maintenance
• Social Housing
• Decarbonisation
• External Wall Insulation
• EWI
• Energy Efficiency
• SMSTS
• Canvey Island
• Essex
• Basildon
• Southend
• CIS
• Temp to Perm

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