Site Manager

Mears Group; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Company Van, Fuel Card / Car allowance

Job summary

The Mears Group is seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead the delivery of planned works within social housing. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, manage teams and subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered safely, on schedule, and to high quality across properties in Sedgefield.

Key focus on health and safety, building regulations, and customer service to residents. You will drive continuous improvement, maintain records, and liaise with local teams to maximise efficiency and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 6 in site management or equivalent.
• SMSTS certification and First aid at work certificate.
• Proven experience managing working at height and scaffold safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of planned works contracts.
• Manage site teams and subcontractors to deliver on programme.
• Oversee progress via site inspections and ensure quality standards.
• Handle internal/external works (windows, doors, heating, kitchens, roofing, demolition).
• Ensure H&S compliance, CDM requirements and risk management.
• Provide updates on progress, risks and issues to line manager.
• Maintain records and change logs in line with procedures.

Skills

Working at height management

Health & safety compliance

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 6 in site management

SMSTS certification

First aid at work certificate

Asbestos Awareness certification

Job description

Annual salary: up to £46,443.92

Site Manager

Location: Sedgefield

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £46,443.92 per annum + company car or car allowance

Mears Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing and care services. We deliver essential maintenance, regeneration, and retrofit services to homes and communities across the country. Our teams work in partnership with local authorities and housing providers to improve energy efficiency, safety, and living standards for residents.

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑focused Planned works Site Manager to lead the delivery of our planned works programme within the social housing sector. You’ll be responsible for managing planned works across housing properties, ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to a consistently high standard.

In this role, you will oversee day‑to‑day site operations, monitor progress, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements and building regulations. You’ll work closely with local teams and stakeholders to deliver excellent service to residents while driving quality and efficiency across all site activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day operational delivery of planned works contracts
• Manage site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered efficiently and to programme
• Oversee progress through regular site inspections, ensuring all works meet required quality standards
• Take responsibility for internal and external works including windows, doors, heating upgrades, kitchen upgrades, roofing and garage demolition work.
• Take responsibility for KPI delivery against contract commitments
• Verify workmanship against building regulations, technical specifications, and project requirements
• Ensure scaffolding and all working‑at‑height activities are planned, monitored, and carried out safely and you can access the scaffold via ladder access to inspect fully.
• Provide clear and consistent updates to your line manager on site progress, risks, and emerging issues
• Maintain accurate records, site documentation, and change logs in line with company procedures
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with Health & Safety regulations, CDM requirements, and Mears policies
• Liaise with residents professionally to minimise disruption and deliver excellent customer service
• Champion a safe working environment, carrying out regular checks and reporting any hazards or incidents
• Drive continuous improvement, sharing learnings and supporting the development of the wider team

Key Criteria

• NVQ Level 6 in site management
• SMSTS certification
• First aid at work certificate
• Proven experience managing working at height activities and ensuring scaffold safety and compliance
• Demonstrable ability to lead on health & safety management, including monitoring, reporting, and enforcing site compliance
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Asbestos Awareness certification and ability to manage asbestos related risks on site
• Experience delivering planned maintenance within social housing environments
• Sound technical understanding of internal and external refurbishment works (roofing, windows, heating, Kitchens, garage refurb and demolition etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for managing teams, subcontractors, and residents
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop site operatives, trades and team members
• Strong problem‑solving capability with a proactive, results driven approach
• Exceptional planning, coordination, and organisational skills to manage multiple workstreams
• Confident IT literacy with the ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and site documentation
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card / Car allowance and Uniform

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.