Site Manager

WATES; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee planned SHDF works in the Daventry area. You will lead the delivery of decarbonisation projects, ensuring safety and quality. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills and knowledge of PAS 2035, with necessary certifications. Join a forward-thinking team committed to sustainability and community improvement.

Benefits

Gold Investors in People

Disability Confident employer

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering SHDF or similar retrofit/decarbonisation projects.
• Strong knowledge of PAS 2035 and energy efficiency measures.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations for SHDF retrofit and decarbonisation works.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor performance against programme.

Skills

Project management

Health and safety compliance

Communication

Leadership

Knowledge of PAS 2035

Job description

The Vacancy

WPS are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of planned SHDF works in the Daventry area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team committed to improving energy efficiency and living standards in social housing.

About the Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of planned decarbonisation works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with subcontractors, residents, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and excellent customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site operations for SHDF retrofit and decarbonisation works.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, and progress reports.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor performance against programme.
• Review design drawings for buildability and raise RFIs as needed.
• Liaise with residents and stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption.
• Support the Project Manager in programme development and reporting.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering SHDF or similar retrofit/decarbonisation projects.
• Strong knowledge of PAS 2035 and energy efficiency measures.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain programme targets.

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.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.