Site Manager - High-Rise Retrofit

Site Manager x4 (High-Rise Retrofit & Cladding Replacement Programme)
Location: Central Bristol
Salary: £52,000 + package
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30)

The Role

We are recruiting four experienced Site Managers to lead an accelerated retrofit and cladding replacement programme across four high-rise residential blocks in central Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist contractor delivering capital and retrofit programmes within the social housing sector, with particular expertise in high-rise and high-risk buildings.

Each Site Manager will take accountability for one to two of the tower blocks, overseeing project teams and works partners to deliver compliant, high-quality works on time and within budget.

Interviews will be carried out as soon as possible, with offers expected to be made in August/September 2025.

The Project

Delivered on behalf of a local authority client, the four high-rise projects will be enclosed using tube and fitting scaffold or mast climbers to enable removal and replacement of existing render systems and brick slips. The scope also includes:

Progressive removal and reinstatement of multiple MEP services alongside façade replacement works
Enhancement and replacement of roof level cappings and lightning protection systems
Enhancement and refreshment of existing landscaping and ground worksKey Responsibilities

Provide strong leadership and direction to project teams and works partners
Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management
Lead and monitor project strategies to support the company's sustainability objectives
Identify and manage commercial risk
Build excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants and other stakeholders
Develop strong relationships with the supply chain
Recruit, train, develop and retain high quality site staff
Provide technical support and advice to the client and project team
Ensure a robust strategy is in place for managing complaints and defects
Drive quality throughout the project lifecycle, with zero defects as the target on handoverWhat You'll Need

Essential:

Experience delivering capital works and larger scale projects through subcontract/supply chain arrangements
Experience managing multiple projects, including works to mid and/or high rise, high risk buildings: external façade systems, roofing, fire remediation and protection systems, structural works, groundworks, concrete repairs, internal refurbishment, etc.
Extensive end to end site project management experience in a similar environment
Pre-construction and construction experience
UK driving licence
SMSTS and sound knowledge of safe systems of work
Scaffold inspection competency
Role appropriate CSCS card
First Aid at Work certificate
Temporary Works Coordinator qualificationDesirable:

Social Housing/ HRB Construction experience
Retrofit/capital works experience
Experience delivering retrofit projects to PAS 2035 or similar standards
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed