Site Manager

WPS; Dartford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Exposure to large-scale projects

Job summary

WPS in Dartford is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee social housing refurbishment projects across several workstreams, including kitchens, bathrooms, and external upgrades. You will manage subcontractors, ensure safety, and keep the programme on track.

This role offers ongoing training, long-term career progression, and exposure to large-scale planned maintenance programmes, with a DBS check at offer stage and a commitment to a strong safety and quality culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering planned maintenance in social housing.
• Experience managing scaffolding, roofing, windows, EWI, fascias and guttering.
• SMSTS qualification (essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities to deliver in line with programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors, direct labour and site teams across multiple workstreams.
• Monitor quality, safety and programme performance on site.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Build strong relationships with residents, clients and stakeholders.
• Produce progress reports and keep programme updates current.
• Promote a safety-first culture focused on quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Health & Safety

Stakeholder management

Multi-workstream coordination

Job description

Overview

WPS are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team in Dartford. You'll oversee the delivery of social housing refurbishment programmes across a range of workstreams, including kitchens and bathrooms, heat pumps, insulation upgrades, windows and doors and external improvement works.

Key Points About The Role

• Managing planned maintenance projects within occupied social housing.
• Delivering multiple workstreams across live environments.
• Leading subcontractors and site teams to achieve programme targets.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Long-term opportunity within a growing division.

Key Duties

As Site Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of site activities, ensuring work is delivered in line with programme, quality and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities Include

• Managing subcontractors, direct labour and site teams.
• Planning and coordinating daily site operations.
• Monitoring quality, safety and programme performance.
• Conducting site inspections and ensuring compliance with company procedures.
• Building strong relationships with residents, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Managing site logistics, materials and resources.
• Producing progress reports and programme updates.
• Promoting a positive culture focused on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment or external works within social housing.
• Experience managing works including scaffolding, roofing, windows, doors, EWI, fascias, soffits and guttering.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and subcontractors effectively.
• SMSTS qualification (essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Experience with boiler room upgrades, full refurbishments, pipework renewal programmes, FRA works and compartmentation projects would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career investment and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale social housing and planned maintenance projects.
• Benefits package can be discussed during the recruitment process.
• Benefits package can be discussed during the recruitment process.

What's Great About Us?

Wates Property Services are part of the Wates Group which is a family-owned business with over 125 years of history. Our Planned Maintenance division is a key area of growth, creating excellent opportunities for career development. We believe in recognising talent from within and are committed to investing in our people through promotion, training and long-term career progression.

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.

Our Commitments

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