Site Manager (External) - Leeds

Site Manager

West Yorkshire - Leeds

A bit about the role

We are currently looking for dynamic and experienced Site Managers with a Social Housing background to join our growing team at Connolly.

We have several exciting opportunities available, delivering a range of external refurbishment projects, including:

• Window and door replacement programmes
• External Wall Insulation (EWI) works
• External refurbishment projects
• Social housing decarbonisation and retrofit schemes

Previous experience delivering these types of works is highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established family business with strong values, a growing order book and a reputation for delivering high-quality projects that improve homes and communities.

About Connolly

Connolly is a family-run construction refurbishment and development 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

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects from start to finish, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day site operations and project delivery.
• Supervising direct labour, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with specifications, programmes and contractual requirements.
• Planning and coordinating labour, materials, plant and site resources.
• Monitoring progress, quality, productivity and project performance.
• Working closely with Contract Managers and Quantity Surveyors to control costs and maximise project profitability.
• Reviewing and managing project documentation, including site diaries, reports, site instructions and quality records.
• Implementing and maintaining Health & Safety procedures, including site inspections, audits, RAMS reviews and toolbox talks.
• Managing risk and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, company policies and industry standards.
• Maintaining excellent relationships with residents, clients and key stakeholders.
• Coordinating inspections, snagging activities and handovers.
• Supporting resident engagement and promoting the highest standards of customer service and workmanship.

What you'll bring

Essential

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within construction or social housing.
• Experience delivering social housing refurbishment projects from start to completion.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Good understanding of construction methods, health & safety requirements and project delivery.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project costs.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card
• SMSTS (in date)
• First Aid at Work
• Scaffold Awareness
• Understanding of Temporary Works procedures

Desirable

• Asbestos Awareness
• Experience delivering EWI works, retrofit projects, decarbonisation schemes and window and door replacement programmes.

What we'll give you

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business within the Social Housing sector, supported by an experienced and diverse leadership team.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities
• A supportive, family-orientated culture
• The opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference to local communities

Ready to join Team Connolly?

If you are interested in this role, we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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.