Project Manager – Retrofit / SHDF
Location: Clacton on Sea, Essex
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

The Company

We are partnering with a leading UK main contractor with a turnover exceeding £700 million and a strong national presence. Over the past 25 years, the business has built long-standing client relationships, resulting in a substantial secured order book and a strong pipeline of projects nationwide.

This opportunity sits within a well-established business unit operating across London and the South, delivering a wide range of refurbishment, remediation, retrofit, and building safety projects across both the public and private sectors. Their client base includes local authorities and housing associations, with projects spanning residential, student accommodation, and regeneration schemes.

The business is led by a highly experienced senior leadership team with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-quality projects.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) retrofit project based in Essex.

This is a council-led scheme focused on retrofit and energy efficiency improvements, requiring strong organisational and technical capabilities. You will take full ownership of project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Full lifecycle management of an SHDF retrofit project
Leading and coordinating site teams, including Site Managers and Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs)
Managing project programmes using tools such as MS Project
Overseeing reporting, trackers, and project documentation
Ensuring compliance with health & safety and regulatory standards
Acting as the main point of contact for clients (local authority), residents, and stakeholders
Monitoring progress and reporting to senior leadership
Managing subcontractors and driving high-quality delivery
Utilising document control systems such as 4Projects (4P)

About You

Proven experience operating as a Project Manager within construction
Strong background in refurbishment, retrofit, or social housing projects (SHDF experience desirable)
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Strong commercial awareness and programme management ability
Proficient in MS Project and reporting tools
Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary of £60,000 – £70,000
Company car or £5,200 car allowance
Private medical insurance
Pension scheme
Generous annual leave
Performance-related bonus
Ongoing professional development and career progression
Opportunity to deliver high-impact sustainability and decarbonisation projects

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