Retrofit Project Manager

Project Manager<br />Location: Based in Chesterfield, S42 5TL<br />Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum + £5,500 Car Allowance + Discretionary 10% Bonus<br />Contract &amp; Hours: Full time, Permanent<br />Hours: 39.5 hours per week<br />Benefits: Enhanced pension contributions, Employer-paid Healthcare Cash Plan, Enhanced Maternity Pay, Employee Assistance Programme, and support for CPD<br />Lead High-Quality Construction Projects from Concept to Completion<br />Sustainable Building Services (SBS) is a multi-award-winning retrofit decarbonisation solutions provider and principal contractor delivering at scale across all housing tenure types — social, owner-occupied, and private rental homes.<br />As a leader in residential decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and whole-house retrofit, we currently manage and deliver over £100m+ large-scale retrofit schemes, blending funding across mixed-tenures to maximise positive impact across communities.<br />We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of multiple construction sites.<br />You will oversee Site Managers, Supervisors, Tenant Liaison Officers and Quality Administrators, ensuring all onsite activity is delivered safely, to the highest quality, on programme, and within budget.<br />This is a pivotal leadership role where you will drive project performance from initial setup through to final completion and client handover.<br />What You’ll Be Doing<br />As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient delivery across your designated projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up projects from the outset, including resourcing, handover from estimating, agreeing budgets, reviewing retrofit information and procuring subcontractors.
• Developing and managing project programmes to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Leading and mentoring Site Managers, Supervisors, Tenant Liaison Officers and site operatives.
• Holding regular formal and informal team briefings to communicate priorities, milestones and programme updates.
• Ensuring all sites are appropriately resourced — both internally and across the supply chain.
• Monitoring the performance of subcontractors and supply chain partners, ensuring adherence to programme and contractual expectations.
• Attending operations meetings and producing relevant project reports.
• Ensuring all properties and works meet contract specification standards and retrofit compliance requirements, enabling timely lodgements in line with client deadlines.<br />In order to be essential in this role you

must have:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience within the construction industry
• SMSTS
• CSCS card
• First Aid certification
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities
• Ability to plan and organise resources effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical thinking
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel and general IT
• Experience in retrofit processes including assessments, designs and lodgements
• Full UK driving licence<br />It would be great if you had:
• NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Experience in energy efficiency and/or social housing projects<br />Why Join Us
• Opportunity to lead significant construction projects
• A supportive team culture
• Career development and training opportunities
• The chance to help deliver high-quality, safe, and impactful work<br />Our Commitment to You<br />We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe in hiring the right person for the job and fostering a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, regardless of gender, age, race, family status, sexual orientation, disability, or religious belief.<br />Ready to Lead With Impact<br />If you’re a driven Project Manager with the experience and leadership qualities to deliver exceptional construction projects, we’d love to hear from you.<br />Apply today and take the next step in your career