Who Are We:
Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.
We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.
Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities – for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.
Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?
We are currently looking for a Site Manager to join our team in Kingston.
This role will be covering Kitchens/Bathrooms and FRA works.
Role Overview:
As Site Manager you are responsible for providing an excellent service that is safe, effective and efficient in the delivery of a variety of projects and programs across our varying contracts and ensuring that all works are delivered to the high-quality standards that our clients expect from us in an efficient and VFM manner.
As well as this you will be acting as the company’s representation to our clients and their residents, providing effective and efficient communication between the client, residents and our internal project teams.
The Site Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships between Cardo and its clients by being open, honest, and transparent.
Responsibilities:
- Working closely with contractors and suppliers and making sure the project is finished within the allotted budget and timeframe.
- You will also be in charge of making sure that all work is completed in line with the programme of works whilst ensuring highest standards of health & safety are observed and followed.
- Working with and too Building Control regulations and requirements as well as all other statutory and mandatory regulations/legislation and requirements including best practice.
- Working to drawings and specifications.
- Attend both internal and client meetings representing the business in a professional manner.
- Generate, review and achieve programme performance.
- Be organised and proficient in the use of various of ICT systems, regulations, and legislation to the entire building/construction industry as well as H&S and the landlord and tenants act.
- Must be able to adapt and have a willing attitude to work on other departmental work streams for the purpose of team playing and cross covering.
- Involve residents in the overall process and ensure they are aware of current situations.
- Develop effective working relationships with residents, direct labour operatives, sub-contractors, clients, building control and the local fire authority.
- Act as the representative and be the face of Cardo Group.
- Carry out/support the customer liaison officers with resident consultation / engagement and to support the project team in pre-consultation and update meetings.
- Encourage positive relationships between the company and the resident’s ensuring actions are followed up
- Ensure works are installed to PAS2030/MCS requirements.
- Providing clear and concise communication on progress and activity in both technical and clear simple terms
- Convey accurate information both to residents and from residents to the project team.
- Take ownership and deal with customer/resident complaints through to completion and sharing lessons learnt with the project team and senior management team.
- Strong negotiation and being able to deliver your point in a professional manner and treating others with respect.
- Updating systems to ensure that all documents relating to your role are saved and ready for auditing in strict accordance with Cardo procedures.
- Control project execution plans and delivery structured updates to the client.
- Manage, review and monitor risk, program, plant, quality, cost.
- Promote and follow good Project governance through the policies and procedures laid out by the Cardo Group.
- Understand and work within team targets.
- Liaison with project Co-Ordinator to ensure works as compliant.
You Will Need:
- A minimum of 5 years previous site management experience
- Sound knowledge of the social housing sector inc planned works programmes and maintenance projects
- Sound knowledge of the Construction industry
- Experience of working in multiple refurbishment project settings/projects
- Sound knowledge of section 20 leaseholder consultation and housing legislation
- Experience of multiple communication between supply chain partners, clients, residents and internal staff
- Experience of delivering successful outcomes to complaints
Qualifications:
- A valid SMSTS qualification
- CSCS card in site management
- A recognised building/trade qualification
- Asbestos Awareness Certification
- Must hold current valid driving license
- Recognised qualifications and or work experience regarding Fire Assessment surveying and remedial works
We Will Provide:
- Excellent development and progression opportunities
- 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Salary negotiable depending on experience
- Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions]
- Company Van + fuel card
- Tool voucher – annual allowance to purchase tools
- Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services
- Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
- Enhanced Family Leave Provisions
- Recognition initiatives and awards
Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Why Join Cardo Group?
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:
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Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
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Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
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Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
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Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.
We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.
