Trades Workforce Solutions
Leeds, Yorkshire
General Site Manager (12 Month Contract) Salary: Dependant on experience + Up to 20% performance bonus Benefits: Up to 7% matched Pension, private medical insurance, and travel insurance Hours/days per week: Temporary Contract for 12 months - 37.5 hours/5 days Place of work: Hybrid (4 days in Bradford) Reports to: Delivery Director About the client To achieve Britain's climate goals, there is an urgent need for a national shift from fossil fuel heating to low-carbon alternatives-and heat networks offer a proven, scalable option. Our client is one of the UK's leading developers of low-carbon heat networks, committed to decarbonising heat in towns and cities and helping accelerate the transition to net zero. Their heat networks offer the lowest-cost, simplest, and fastest route to reducing carbon emissions from heating at scale, while also creating a long-term foundation for healthier, greener urban areas. Our client has grown from a start-up to managing more than £600 million worth of heat network projects, with plans to invest £1 billion over the next eight years to build new networks across the UK. The team includes some of the most experienced professionals in the sector-having delivered and operated more than 100 district heating projects. About the job Our client is growing rapidly so this is an excellent opportunity to join a developing business and become involved from the outset. We are looking for a General Site Manager who can bring strong technical knowledge and relevant experience. The role sits within our dynamic Delivery team, delivering first of a kind, Low Carbon Energy Infrastructure for our Bradford scheme. You will manage multiple subcontractors and trades across civil, mechanical, and retrofit works in occupied buildings. You will coordinate activities on site, ensure safe systems of work, maintain programme targets, and deliver high-quality results, all while building positive relationships with contractors, residents, and local stakeholders. This is a proactive, site-based role requiring strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills. What you'll do Project Oversight: Oversee daily site operations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards for DHN construction, including conducting thorough site inspections. Lead site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings. Review RAMS, method statements, and construction phase plans. Monitor programme progress and manage critical path activities by identifying and mitigating risk associated with the project timeline and budget. Supervise subcontractors and address potential operational issues efficiently. Coordinate with utility providers, local authorities, and third party contractors. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations (CDM 2015, HSE guidelines). Implement environmental protection measures, especially in urban or sensitive areas. Quality Assurance: Monitor workmanship and materials for adherence to technical specifications and industry standards (e.g., CIBSE, ADE) through inspections and commissioning documentation. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and local residents. Provide regular progress updates and resolve on site issues promptly. Foster a collaborative team environment and resolve conflicts as needed. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate site records, including risk assessments, method statements, and daily logs. Report on KPIs, delays, and cost variations to Delivery Director. What you'll need Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field. Experience delivering retrofit projects in occupied properties, ideally including M&E and groundwork elements. Familiarity with budgeting and financial management in construction projects. A demonstrable background in supervising asbestos schemes of work is essential. Strong working knowledge of H&S legislation and best practice. Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, MS Planner Primavera). SMSTS certification (essential). Valid CSCS card and in date First Aid at Work certification. Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building codes. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. All applicants must be eligible to legally work in the UK.
General Site Manager (12 Month Contract) Salary: Dependant on experience + Up to 20% performance bonus Benefits: Up to 7% matched Pension, private medical insurance, and travel insurance Hours/days per week: Temporary Contract for 12 months - 37.5 hours/5 days Place of work: Hybrid (4 days in Bradford) Reports to: Delivery Director About the client To achieve Britain's climate goals, there is an urgent need for a national shift from fossil fuel heating to low-carbon alternatives-and heat networks offer a proven, scalable option. Our client is one of the UK's leading developers of low-carbon heat networks, committed to decarbonising heat in towns and cities and helping accelerate the transition to net zero. Their heat networks offer the lowest-cost, simplest, and fastest route to reducing carbon emissions from heating at scale, while also creating a long-term foundation for healthier, greener urban areas. Our client has grown from a start-up to managing more than £600 million worth of heat network projects, with plans to invest £1 billion over the next eight years to build new networks across the UK. The team includes some of the most experienced professionals in the sector-having delivered and operated more than 100 district heating projects. About the job Our client is growing rapidly so this is an excellent opportunity to join a developing business and become involved from the outset. We are looking for a General Site Manager who can bring strong technical knowledge and relevant experience. The role sits within our dynamic Delivery team, delivering first of a kind, Low Carbon Energy Infrastructure for our Bradford scheme. You will manage multiple subcontractors and trades across civil, mechanical, and retrofit works in occupied buildings. You will coordinate activities on site, ensure safe systems of work, maintain programme targets, and deliver high-quality results, all while building positive relationships with contractors, residents, and local stakeholders. This is a proactive, site-based role requiring strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills. What you'll do Project Oversight: Oversee daily site operations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards for DHN construction, including conducting thorough site inspections. Lead site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings. Review RAMS, method statements, and construction phase plans. Monitor programme progress and manage critical path activities by identifying and mitigating risk associated with the project timeline and budget. Supervise subcontractors and address potential operational issues efficiently. Coordinate with utility providers, local authorities, and third party contractors. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations (CDM 2015, HSE guidelines). Implement environmental protection measures, especially in urban or sensitive areas. Quality Assurance: Monitor workmanship and materials for adherence to technical specifications and industry standards (e.g., CIBSE, ADE) through inspections and commissioning documentation. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and local residents. Provide regular progress updates and resolve on site issues promptly. Foster a collaborative team environment and resolve conflicts as needed. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate site records, including risk assessments, method statements, and daily logs. Report on KPIs, delays, and cost variations to Delivery Director. What you'll need Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field. Experience delivering retrofit projects in occupied properties, ideally including M&E and groundwork elements. Familiarity with budgeting and financial management in construction projects. A demonstrable background in supervising asbestos schemes of work is essential. Strong working knowledge of H&S legislation and best practice. Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, MS Planner Primavera). SMSTS certification (essential). Valid CSCS card and in date First Aid at Work certification. Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building codes. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. All applicants must be eligible to legally work in the UK.
Trades Workforce Solutions
Leeds, Yorkshire
Programme Planner Salary: Dependent on experience + Up to 20% performance bonus Benefits: Up to 7% matched Pension, private medical insurance, and travel insurance Hours/days per week: 37.5 hours/5 days Place of work: Hybrid (4 days in Bradford) Reports to: Delivery Director About the client To achieve Britain's climate goals, there is an urgent need for a national shift from fossil fuel heating to low carbon alternatives-and heat networks offer a proven, scalable option. Our client is one of the UK's leading developers of low carbon heat networks, committed to decarbonising heat in towns and cities and helping accelerate the transition to net zero. Their heat networks offer the lowest-cost, simplest, and fastest route to reducing carbon emissions from heating at scale, while also creating a long term foundation for healthier, greener urban areas. Our client has grown from a start up to managing more than £600 million worth of heat network projects, with plans to invest £1 billion over the next eight years to build new networks across the UK. The team includes some of the most experienced professionals in the sector-having delivered and operated more than 100 district heating projects. About the job The role focuses on leading and coordinating the planning and scheduling of district heat network projects during the delivery phase, encompassing construction, commissioning, and operational handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that projects progress efficiently, remain within budget, and support our client's strategic decarbonisation targets. Key duties include overseeing and monitoring project activities throughout construction, accurately tracking and reporting on delivery performance, preparing and presenting construction programmes and updates to senior management, forecasting timelines and resource requirements for the delivery phase, and developing enhanced methodologies to optimise project control and predictability. We are looking for an individual who is proactive, meticulous, and dedicated to advancing the delivery of low carbon heat networks, furthering the mission to decarbonise heat in cities and towns across the UK. What you'll do Programme Development & Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project and MS Planner; integrate multidisciplinary inputs (delivery, finance, sales) into a master programme, monitor progress, identify risks, and implement recovery actions. Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with internal teams and external partners (contractors, consultants, local authorities); facilitate programme meetings and ensure timely information flow across stakeholders. Performance & Reporting: Track KPIs and programme milestones, prepare monthly project board reports, lead on data integrity and quality assurance for programme reporting. Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with heat network regulations; support business planning and controlled document development for heat network delivery. What you'll need Experience in Project Management. Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM) is desirable. Proven experience in programme or project planning within infrastructure or energy sectors. Strong understanding of district heating systems, energy centres, and low carbon technologies. Demonstrated high level of proficiency in planning software (such as MS Project) and advanced expertise with reporting tools, particularly Excel. Critical path analysis, and project controls knowledge. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to interpret legal and commercial documentation. All applicants must be eligible to legally work in the UK.
Programme Planner Salary: Dependent on experience + Up to 20% performance bonus Benefits: Up to 7% matched Pension, private medical insurance, and travel insurance Hours/days per week: 37.5 hours/5 days Place of work: Hybrid (4 days in Bradford) Reports to: Delivery Director About the client To achieve Britain's climate goals, there is an urgent need for a national shift from fossil fuel heating to low carbon alternatives-and heat networks offer a proven, scalable option. Our client is one of the UK's leading developers of low carbon heat networks, committed to decarbonising heat in towns and cities and helping accelerate the transition to net zero. Their heat networks offer the lowest-cost, simplest, and fastest route to reducing carbon emissions from heating at scale, while also creating a long term foundation for healthier, greener urban areas. Our client has grown from a start up to managing more than £600 million worth of heat network projects, with plans to invest £1 billion over the next eight years to build new networks across the UK. The team includes some of the most experienced professionals in the sector-having delivered and operated more than 100 district heating projects. About the job The role focuses on leading and coordinating the planning and scheduling of district heat network projects during the delivery phase, encompassing construction, commissioning, and operational handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that projects progress efficiently, remain within budget, and support our client's strategic decarbonisation targets. Key duties include overseeing and monitoring project activities throughout construction, accurately tracking and reporting on delivery performance, preparing and presenting construction programmes and updates to senior management, forecasting timelines and resource requirements for the delivery phase, and developing enhanced methodologies to optimise project control and predictability. We are looking for an individual who is proactive, meticulous, and dedicated to advancing the delivery of low carbon heat networks, furthering the mission to decarbonise heat in cities and towns across the UK. What you'll do Programme Development & Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project and MS Planner; integrate multidisciplinary inputs (delivery, finance, sales) into a master programme, monitor progress, identify risks, and implement recovery actions. Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with internal teams and external partners (contractors, consultants, local authorities); facilitate programme meetings and ensure timely information flow across stakeholders. Performance & Reporting: Track KPIs and programme milestones, prepare monthly project board reports, lead on data integrity and quality assurance for programme reporting. Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with heat network regulations; support business planning and controlled document development for heat network delivery. What you'll need Experience in Project Management. Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM) is desirable. Proven experience in programme or project planning within infrastructure or energy sectors. Strong understanding of district heating systems, energy centres, and low carbon technologies. Demonstrated high level of proficiency in planning software (such as MS Project) and advanced expertise with reporting tools, particularly Excel. Critical path analysis, and project controls knowledge. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to interpret legal and commercial documentation. All applicants must be eligible to legally work in the UK.