Site Manager

Wates Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK development and property maintenance company is seeking a Site Manager for their Planned Works division in Cambridge. The successful candidate will manage energy efficiency projects while ensuring safety and quality standards. Strong IT skills and effective communication are essential for this role, with a focus on leading teams and preparing progress reports.

Qualifications

• Experienced Site Manager with a track record in planned maintenance.
• Strong IT skills and effective communication required.
• Leadership capabilities essential for managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Input into programming of works and short-term planning.
• Manage operatives, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Prepare weekly site progress reports and ensure quality control.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

IT skills

Health and Safety Standards

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

This is a Full Time/Flexible Working, Permanent vacancy that will close in 15 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Wates has an opportunity for a Site Manager to join our team within the Planned Works division. You will be working in the Cambridgeshire area on SHDF energy, net zero carbon works, including EWI, PV, or ASHP installation on planned properties. The primary focus of this role is to ensure projects are built safely, economically, on time, and to quality standards.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Input into and programming of works and short-term planning.
• Managing operatives, sub-contractors, and suppliers to maintain quality control and health and safety standards.
• Attending pre- and post-inspections, advising on actions and job requirements, and assisting with design solutions to ensure successful delivery and handover.
• Preparing weekly site progress reports and submitting them electronically to the Project Manager.
• Sending full and completed job packs to the Project Manager upon work completion, along with details to facilitate swift invoicing and cash flow management.

We seek an experienced Site Manager with a proven track record in internal and external planned maintenance works.

The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with a positive, engaging leadership style. Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.

Due to the nature of the role, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) will be required at the offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we ensure fair treatment regardless of background. Additional pre-employment checks may also be necessary.

Wates is a leading UK family-owned development, building, and property maintenance company with over 125 years of history. Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ guided by our three promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive communities.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people: Providing opportunities and fostering inclusion and care.

We are proud to be recognized as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment processes are fair and do not discriminate based on criminal background.

Awards

• Best Project - Inside Housing Development Awards
• Winner - 2022 Construction News Awards
• Gold Award - Investors in People 2022
• Gold Award - Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
• Top 50 Employers for Women 2022