Section Manager

Wates Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group, through Wates Property Services, has an exciting opportunity for a Section Manager / Assistant Site Manager to join our Planned Works team across the Warwickshire area. You will support the delivery of planned maintenance programmes for social housing clients, including kitchens, bathrooms, internal and external refurbishments, and wider planned works.

This is a fantastic chance to develop your career with training, progression, and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or site-based role.
• Background in planned social housing works or property maintenance.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day delivery of planned maintenance works across multiple sites.
• Supervise operatives and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.
• Assist with programming works and monitoring progress against KPIs and timescales.
• Carry out site inspections and support quality assurance across works.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and company procedures.
• Build strong relationships with residents, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Support reporting on site activity, performance, and risks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Site management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Driving licence (UK)

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS qualification

Job description

Here at Wates Property Services, we have an exciting opportunity for a Section Manager / Assistant Site Manager to join our Planned Works team across the Warwickshire area.

Working in partnership with our social housing clients, you'll support the delivery of planned maintenance programmes including kitchens, bathrooms, internal and external refurbishments, and wider planned works.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop your career, with support, training, and clear progression within a growing and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day delivery of planned maintenance works across multiple sites
• Supervise operatives and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard
• Assist with programming works and monitoring progress against KPIs and timescales
• Carry out site inspections and support quality assurance across works
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and company procedures
• Build strong relationships with residents, clients, and internal stakeholders
• Support reporting on site activity, performance, and risks

Essential

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a supervisory or site-based role (e.g. Supervisor, Assistant Site Manager, Section Manager)
• Ideally a background within planned social housing works or property maintenance
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification
• Trade background (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, multi-trade)
• Experience working on kitchens, bathrooms, or refurbishment programmes

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities
• The chance to grow within a well-established business in the social housing sector
• Competitive salary and benefits package including vehicle/allowance

Why Join Us?

This role is perfect for someone who is looking to step up or continue growing within planned works. Whether you're already in a Section Manager role or moving from a Supervisor/ASM position, we'll support you to develop your skills and build a long-term career with us.

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Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting