Section Manager

Wates Group; Gartree; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking a Section Manager to take ownership of a defined area of works on the HMP Welland Oaks project. You will lead site activities, work with project, commercial and design teams, and ensure delivery aligns with programme, safety, and quality standards.

You will manage subcontractors and site teams, coordinate multiple activities, and strive for continuous improvement in a high-profile, live environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering medium to large construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage a section of works, coordinating subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a section of works, ensuring activities are planned, coordinated and delivered safely and efficiently.
• Monitor progress, resolve challenges and keep the project on track with subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Promote high safety and quality standards and ensure effective communication across the delivery team.

Job description

We are looking for a Section Manager to join our team on the HMP Welland Oaks project, supporting the delivery of a major construction programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a defined area of works on a high-profile project, leading site activities and working closely with project, commercial and design teams to ensure successful delivery. You'll play a key role in maintaining high standards of safety, quality and programme performance while helping to create a positive and collaborative site environment.

Working within an experienced project team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on a significant scheme while continuing to develop your leadership and delivery expertise.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be responsible for managing a section of the works, ensuring activities are planned, coordinated and delivered safely and efficiently. Working closely with subcontractors, supply chain partners and site teams, you'll monitor progress, resolve challenges and help keep the project on track.

You'll support the implementation of programme requirements, drive quality standards and promote a strong health and safety culture across your area. You'll also work collaboratively with project stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the delivery process.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced construction professional with a proven track record of delivering medium to large construction projects.

You may currently be working as a Section Manager, Senior Site Supervisor or Site Manager and be ready to take the next step in your career. You'll be confident managing subcontractors, coordinating multiple work activities and ensuring works are delivered to the highest standards.

Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships will be key to success in this role. Experience working within complex, secure or live operational environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Wates?

• Be part of a major, high-profile construction project at HMP Welland Oaks
• Join a collaborative and experienced project team
• Take ownership of a significant section of works on a complex scheme
• Benefit from excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with flexibility where possible

Our Commitments

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]