Assistant Site Manager / Retrofit Supervisor

Location: Reading, Newbury, Chippenham & surrounding areas
Salary: £45,000-£50,000
Sector: Social Housing - Retrofit & Planned Works

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Site Manager / Retrofit Supervisor to join a successful social housing contractor delivering retrofit, energy efficiency and planned refurbishment programmes across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a background in social housing, retrofit and planned maintenance who is looking to join a business delivering high-quality improvement works to occupied properties and making a genuine impact within local communities.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of multiple live sites, working closely with Site Managers, Contracts Managers, subcontractors and residents to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.

As an Assistant Site Manager / Retrofit Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of retrofit and planned works programmes across occupied social housing properties.

You will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management of site activities, coordinating trades and subcontractors, monitoring quality and ensuring all works are delivered in line with contractual, health and safety and customer requirements.

• Support the delivery of retrofit and planned refurbishment works across multiple social housing sites.
• Assist with managing site teams, subcontractors and daily work activities.
• Monitor progress, quality and productivity to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Carry out regular site inspections and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Support the implementation of risk assessments, method statements and site documentation.
• Assist with project reporting, completion records and handover documentation.
• Ensure works are delivered with minimal disruption to residents while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Work collaboratively with clients, residents, operatives and the wider project team.
• Help identify and resolve issues on-site to maintain programme delivery.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Site Manager, Site Supervisor or Works Supervisor with a strong background in retrofit, planned maintenance or refurbishment within social housing.

You will ideally have experience delivering works within occupied properties and understand the challenges involved in working within resident environments.

Essential experience includes:

• Previous experience supervising or supporting planned works or retrofit programmes.
• Strong understanding of social housing refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of retrofit measures and energy efficiency improvements.
• Understanding of PAS 2030 / PAS 2035 requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site activities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, residents and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ideally you will hold:

• SMSTS, SSSTS or relevant construction qualification.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

A Temporary Works Coordinator qualification would be advantageous, as would experience working within regulated housing environments.

• Competitive salary package.
• Company vehicle or allowance options.
• Fuel card.
• Pension contribution.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell.
• Healthcare benefits and lifestyle discounts.
• Long-term secured work within the social housing sector.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing contractor.

If you have experience delivering retrofit or planned works within social housing and are looking for your next opportunity as an Assistant Site Manager or Supervisor, we would love to hear from you.