Zenith are proudly working with one of the UK's leading energy suppliers who have an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join their expanding team!
The Site Manager plays a central role in overseeing the mobilisation, delivery, and close-out of retrofit projects delivered under SHF and ECO program streams. They are responsible for ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. The Site Manager reports into the SHEQ Manager for health and safety, and into the Contract Manager for programme delivery, quality, commercial, client requirements, and subcontractor management.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Attend prestart meetings and support mobilisation of SHF and ECO projects.
- Review all preconstruction information (PCI) promptly and thoroughly to identify risks, gaps, or missing details that could delay programme delivery. Escalate issues early to prevent hold-ups.
- Set up and maintain site office and welfare facilities in line with CDM regulations.
- Work with the Contract Manager to create, update, and manage a full programme of works for both SHF and ECO streams, ensuring accurate reporting of progress, delays, and dropouts.
- Ensure no works are undertaken without verified competency evidence.
- Gather, review, and maintain RAMS, COSHH, and other statutory documentation with support from the SHEQ team.
- Implement robust signingin/out procedures and manage permits to work.
- Ensure daily site inspections by Supervisors and conduct weekly inspections personally to review safety, compliance, and site standards.
- Challenge poor practices, deliver toolbox talks, and lead a culture of continuous improvement.
- Liaise with SHEQ Manager for scheduled safety inspections, particularly for new operatives.
- Ensure all works comply with HSE, PAS2035, and building regulations.
- Ensure adequate resources are in place to deliver both SHF and ECO projects safely and effectively.
- Track material orders to ensure accuracy and sufficiency.
- Ensure workloads are planned and allocated effectively and efficiently.
- Take full ownership of quality issue resolution across both SHF and ECO projects.
- Coordinate with planning teams and allocate labour resources, including subcontractors, to resolve defects and remedials in a timely manner.
- Ensure all post install inspections and audits are completed in line with programme targets by Supervisors.
- Maintain oversight of remedial works and ensure no issues remain outstanding beyond agreed timescales.
- Ensure residents receive a consistent, positive experience across SHF and ECO projects.
- Work with the Tenant Liaison Officer & Customer Engagement Advisor to address complaints, provide clear communication, and resolve issues efficiently.
All applicants must have the following:
- Full UK Driving License
- SMSTS
- First Aid at Work
- Retrofit/DEA Qualification
- Must have or be willing to do a basic DBS check before starting employment.