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?
Role Overview:
To lead and coordinate multiple project workstreams, ensuring the successful delivery of
business objectives through effective planning, governance, and stakeholder
management.
The role is responsible for driving operational efficiency, maintaining compliance with established processes and standards, and ensuring accurate data management across systems and reporting platforms.
The Project Lead will oversee supply chain performance, manage the transfer and validation of data from legacy spreadsheets into business systems, and ensure
the accuracy, integrity, and availability of project information.
A key aspect of the role is maintaining robust budgetary control, providing accurate forecasting, monitoring financial performance, and proactively managing risks to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
The role requires strong leadership, analytical capability, and a continuous improvement
mindset to optimise processes, enhance data accuracy, and deliver measurable
business value across all assigned projects.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the operational delivery of a large-scale social housing retrofit and recladding project from pre-construction through to completion.
- Provide leadership and direction to Contracts Managers and project delivery teams, ensuring high performance and accountability.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Manage the overall project programme, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain delivery milestones.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, residents and other key stakeholders.
- Oversee the delivery of external wall insulation (EWI), roofing, fire safety, window replacement and associated refurbishment works.
- Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, specifications, statutory regulations and company procedures.
- Lead project planning, resource allocation and operational coordination across multiple workstreams.
- Drive compliance with the Building Safety Act, Gateway requirements, CDM Regulations and all relevant health and safety legislation.
- Monitor project performance through regular reporting on programme, quality, commercial performance and risk.
- Work closely with Commercial Managers to manage budgets, forecasts, change control and project profitability.
- Review subcontractor performance, ensuring works are completed to agreed standards and programme requirements.
- Ensure robust quality assurance processes are implemented and all defects are effectively managed and resolved.
You Will Need:
- Significant experience delivering large-scale social housing refurbishment or retrofit projects.
- Previous experience managing projects valued in excess of £10 million.
- Strong background in external envelope, recladding or façade replacement programmes.
- Experience delivering works within occupied residential environments.
- Proven leadership experience managing Contracts Managers and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts and project management principles.
- Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and project performance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within demanding project environments.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable:
- Experience delivering projects under the Building Safety Act.
- Experience of Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 processes.
- Knowledge of PAS 2030/2035 retrofit standards.
- Experience working with Local Authorities or Registered Social Landlords.
- Understanding of social value commitments and resident engagement.
- Experience of MMC and modern construction techniques.
We Will Provide:
- Excellent development and progression opportunities
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions]
- 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.
