Site Manager

WATES; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates, a leading UK construction company, is seeking a Site Manager for projects in the Leatherhead area. This role focuses on ensuring projects are completed safely and to high-quality standards. Successful candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, relevant certifications, and the ability to manage site activities effectively.

Qualifications

• Full accreditation in asbestos awareness and scaffold inspections required.
• Experience delivering SHDF projects and background in Tier 1 contracting necessary.

Responsibilities

• Input into programming works, including short-term scheduling.
• Manage operatives and sub-contractors while maintaining quality control and safety.
• Prepare weekly site progress reports for the Project Manager.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

IT Skills

Education

NVQ Level 6, Black Card

SMSTS certification

Full UK driving license

Valid first aid certificate

Job description

The Vacancy

Here at Wates, we have an opportunity for a Site Manager to join our team within the Planned Works division. You will be working in the Guildford, Dorking, Leatherhead (Surrey) area on a new contract. The primary focus of this role is to ensure a project is built safely, economically, within the agreed timescales, and to quality standards.

Key Accountabilities include:

1. Input into and programme the works, including short-term scheduling.
2. Manage operatives, sub-contractors, and suppliers to maintain quality control and health and safety standards.
3. Attend pre- and post-inspection works, advise on actions and requirements, and assist with design solutions to ensure successful delivery and handover.
4. Prepare weekly site progress reports and submit them electronically to the Project Manager.
5. Ensure full and completed job packs are sent to the Project Manager after work completion to facilitate swift invoicing and cash flow management.

You must have:

• Full accreditation in asbestos awareness and scaffold inspections.
• NVQ Level 6, Black Card.
• Experience delivering SHDF projects and background in Tier 1 contracting.
• SMSTS certification.
• A full UK driving license.
• A valid first aid certificate.

To be successful, you will be an effective communicator with a positive, engaging leadership style. You should have strong IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Due to the nature of this role, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. We do not discriminate based on criminal records. Additional pre-employment checks may apply.

Learn more about the checks involved here: National Security Vetting.

Work for Wates

Wates is a leading UK family-owned development, construction, and property maintenance company, founded over 125 years ago. Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ through our three promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive communities and spaces.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people: Offering opportunities and fostering relationships where everyone feels included, invested, and cared for.

We are proud to be a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer, committed to fair recruitment practices regardless of background.