Site Manager

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

Job summary

A leading UK building and property maintenance company is seeking an experienced Site Manager for projects in Salisbury. The role demands strong leadership and communication skills, along with proven experience in retrofit and maintenance works. You will manage teams, ensure project quality, and contribute to community-focused initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to lead meaningful projects in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Recognition as Gold Investors in People

Opportunities for inclusion and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal and external planned maintenance works, with a strong background in retrofit.
• Full accreditation in asbestos awareness and scaffold inspections.
• Experience in managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Input into programming and short-term planning of works.
• Manage operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Deliver and hand over schemes successfully.

Skills

Leadership skills

Confident communication

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Project management

Education

SMSTS certification

Full UK Driving Licence

Valid First Aid Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

The Vacancy

Site Manager – Location: Salisbury / South Wiltshire

Salary: Competitive. Experience in Retrofit Required. This role is based out of our Salisbury/South Wiltshire office, working on Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund projects including: Solar PV, External Wall Insulation (EWI), Internal Wall Insulation (IWI), Loft Insulation, Ventilation, Heating systems.

Responsibilities

• Input into programming and short-term planning of works.
• Manage operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Attend pre- and post-inspection works, advise on job requirements, and assist with design solutions.
• Deliver and hand over schemes successfully.
• Produce weekly site progress reports and submit electronically to the Project Manager.
• Ensure completed job packs and completion details are submitted promptly to support invoicing and cash flow.

Requirements

• Proven experience in internal and external planned maintenance works, with a strong background in retrofit.
• Full accreditation in asbestos awareness and scaffold inspections.
• SMSTS certification.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What We’re Looking For

An experienced Site Manager with a successful track record, strong leadership skills, and a positive, engaging approach to site management. You’ll be a confident communicator with excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Ready to lead impactful retrofit projects and make a real difference in communities? Apply now and join a team that values quality, safety, and innovation!

Checks and Eligibility

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we do not discriminate based on criminal record or details of any disclosed offenses. Certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please note: National Security Vetting.

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. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.