Site Manager

Wates; Dartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Property Services is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead SHDF-funded planned maintenance works on the Orbit SHF contract in Erith. You will oversee energy efficiency and decarbonisation programmes within occupied social housing, coordinating subcontractors and direct labour to deliver safely and on schedule.

Successful candidates will have SMSTS, a full UK driving licence, and a proven track record managing retrofit and energy efficiency improvements in occupied properties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering planned maintenance in social housing (SHDF)
• SMSTS qualification essential; full UK driving licence essential
• Experience managing retrofit/energy efficiency works in occupied properties
• Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams and maintain safety standards

Responsibilities

• Managing subcontractors, direct labour and site teams.
• Coordinating and monitoring SHDF and retrofit work programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality and contractual requirements.
• Monitoring programme performance and resolving site issues.
• Building relationships with residents, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Managing site logistics, materials and workforce planning.
• Producing progress updates and reporting against project milestones.
• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering planned maintenance projects within social housing.
• SHDF project experience is essential.
• Experience managing retrofit, decarbonisation, insulation, windows, doors, ventilation or energy efficiency improvement works.
• Strong track record of managing subcontractors and operational teams within occupied properties.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Skills

Site management

Subcontractor management

Health & safety

Programme delivery

Stakeholder liaison

SMSTS

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

WPS are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team on the Orbit SHF contract in Erith. You'll oversee the delivery of SHDF-funded energy efficiency and decarbonisation works within occupied social housing.

Key Points About the Role

• Managing SHDF-funded planned maintenance works within occupied social housing.
• Leading decarbonisation and energy efficiency improvement programmes.
• Managing operational teams and subcontractors across live environments.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with programme targets.
• Long-term opportunity within a growing and expanding division.

Key Duties

• Managing subcontractors, direct labour and site teams.
• Coordinating and monitoring SHDF and retrofit work programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality and contractual requirements.
• Monitoring programme performance and resolving site issues efficiently.
• Building strong relationships with residents, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Managing site logistics, materials and workforce planning.
• Producing progress updates and reporting against project milestones. Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering planned maintenance projects within social housing.
• SHDF project experience is essential.
• Experience managing retrofit, decarbonisation, insulation, windows, doors, ventilation or energy efficiency improvement works.
• Strong track record of managing subcontractors and operational teams within occupied properties.
• SMSTS qualification (essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential). 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.
• 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.