Site Manager

Wates Smartspace; Gartree; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is recruiting a Site Manager to lead on ancillary buildings for the HMP Welland Oaks project. You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate multiple trades, and ensure safety, quality and programme momentum while collaborating with the wider project team.

You will be responsible for implementing site management practices, maintaining regulatory standards, and contributing to a positive, high-performing site culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing site operations for designated work packages.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and quality standards on site.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trades and maintain programme momentum.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site operations for designated work areas or packages.
• Coordinating subcontractors and trades to meet programme and quality requirements.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are consistently met and promoted.
• Monitoring quality of works and ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Supporting programme delivery, identifying risks and resolving issues proactively.
• Maintaining clear communication with the project team and stakeholders.
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and high‑performing site culture.

Skills

Site management

Stakeholder communication

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

We are looking to appoint an additionalSite Managerto support the delivery of ancillary buildings on the HMP Welland Oaks project. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major, high‑profile project, contributing to the successful delivery of key supporting infrastructure.

You'll take responsibility for specific work packages, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery on site, while working closely with the wider project team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing day‑to‑day site operations for designated work areas or packages
• Coordinating subcontractors and trades to meet programme and quality requirements
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are consistently met and promoted
• Monitoring quality of works and ensuring compliance with specifications
• Supporting programme delivery, identifying risks and resolving issues proactively
• Maintaining clear communication with the project team and stakeholders
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and high‑performing site culture

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within construction
• Experience managing packages or workstreams on medium to large projects
• Strong understanding of site management, health & safety and quality standards
• Ability to coordinate multiple trades and maintain programme momentum
• A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach
• Experience working in secure, custodial or regulated environments is beneficial (but not essential)
• Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS and CSCS are desirable

Why Join Wates?

• Be part of a significant and meaningful MoJ project
• Join a purpose‑led, family‑owned business with a strong people‑first culture
• Collaborative and inclusive team working environment
• Opportunities for development and progression across future projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Our commitments:

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]