Site Manager (Retrofit) - Leeds

Retrofit Site Manager

Leeds / West Yorkshire

A bit 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 may 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.

About Connolly

Connolly is a family-run refurbishment company founded in 1980 and headquartered in Wigan.

We work in partnership with local authorities and housing associations across the North West, North Wales and West Yorkshire, delivering refurbishment, regeneration and decarbonisation programmes that create warmer, safer and more energy-efficient homes.

At Connolly, we don't just refurbish homes, we create communities.

What You'll Be Doing

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

Understanding of Temporary Works procedures desirable

Why Join Connolly?

Long-term, secure workload

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive, family-orientated culture

Established social housing contractor with a growing retrofit and decarbonisation workload

Opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference to homes and communities

Ready to join Team Connolly?

If you're an experienced Site Manager with a background in social housing retrofit and you're looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to join a growing team delivering quality retrofit and refurbishment projects across West Yorkshire.

Connolly is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.