Site Manager

Site Manager – Social Housing Roofing Contract

Location: Eastbourne
Competitive Salary Package including company vehicle 

We are recruiting an experienced Site Manager to oversee pitched roofing replacement works within the social housing sector, including integrated solar panel installations.
This role involves managing multiple roofing projects across east sussex, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard while maintaining excellent communication with clients and residents. The works are on a mix of houses and flats, not construction sites and you will need to be driving from site to site on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities for the Site Manager – Social Housing Roofing & Solar

Oversee pitched roof replacement projects within occupied social housing.
Manage roofing contractors, scaffold teams, and solar installers.
Coordinate works involving recessed solar panel systems within tiled roofs.
Ensure site safety and compliance, including awareness of asbestos and gas works where relevant.
Carry out roof and Gas flue surveys / inspections prior to works.
Maintain photographic evidence and site records for compliance and reporting.
Liaise with clients, residents, and internal teams.
Manage programme delivery using systems such as EasyBOP, SharePoint or similar reporting tools.
Communicate all of the above effectively to the client and senior MGMT team
Requirements for the Site Manager – Social Housing Roofing & Solar

Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing refurbishment or roofing works.
Strong knowledge of pitched roofing systems.
Experience coordinating solar PV installations on residential roofs.
Ability to manage scaffolding and multi-trade site operations.
Experience conducting roof surveys and inspections.
Strong reporting and documentation skills.
Qualifications for the Site Manager – Social Housing Roofing & Solar

SMSTS
Asbestos Awareness
First Aid
Experience working within social housing frameworks
Driving License
Desirable for the Site Manager – Social Housing Roofing & Solar

Experience working on renewable energy / solar programmes
Knowledge of procore or sharepoint or other reporting software is an advantage
Experience with occupied properties and resident liaison is a must
The Opportunity for the Site Manager – Social Housing Roofing & Solar
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor delivering large-scale social housing roofing and energy upgrade programmes, combining roof replacement with renewable energy solutions.
Fore more information please send up to date CV to or call (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed