Section Manager

Wates Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Private healthcare

Yearly bonus

Car/Travel allowance

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking a Section Manager to join our project delivery team on a major voids project in the Wolverhampton area. You will report to the Site Manager and lead a defined section of works from planning through to completion.

The role requires a strong understanding of construction health and safety legislation, site management practices, and experience coordinating subcontractors on site. Travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS card required.
• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety legislation.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating activities on site.
• Familiar with QA processes and construction best practices.
• Willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specific section of works from planning through to completion.
• Promote health & safety across sites.
• Oversee variations on orders.
• Deliver activities on time, within budget, and to required quality.
• Monitor progress against project plans and take corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate site records including diaries, QA docs and reports.
• Participate in site meetings with subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor costs and support budget control within your area.

Skills

H&S knowledge

Site management

Subcontractor coordination

Quality assurance

Travelling between sites

Education

CSCS Card (valid)

Construction management qualifications would be advantageous

Job description

We are looking for Section Manager to join our project delivery team. Reporting to the Site Manager. You will working on a Major voids project within the Wolverhampton area with an annual turnover of £6million.

Scope Of The Role

• Manage a specific section of works from planning through to completion.
• Ensure health & safety is promoted throughout the sites
• Oversea variations on orders
• Ensure activities are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor performance against project plans and take corrective action where required.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, labour returns, QA documentation, and progress reports.
• Participate in site meetings with subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Monitor costs and support effective budget control within your area of responsibility.

About You

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong understanding of construction health and safety legislation and site management practices.
• Strong understanding and an all round knowledge on the Build processes within VOIDS
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating construction activities on site.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and construction best practice.
• Comfortable with travelling between sites

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card.
• Relevant construction management qualifications would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Training and development within your role.
• We will provide upskilling by enrolling you onto your NVQ qualification
• 26 days holiday
• Private healthcare
• Yearly bonus
• Car/Travel allowance

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.

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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]