Site Manager

mearsgroup; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Company van or car allowance

Mears Rewards discounts

Volunteer leave

Annual Fun Day

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a proactive Planned Works Site Manager to lead the delivery of our planned works programme within the social housing sector in Sedgefield. You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across multiple properties.

The role requires leadership, strong health and safety oversight, and excellent communication with residents and local teams.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 6 in site management is required.
• SMSTS certification is essential.
• First aid at work certificate.
• Proven experience leading working-at-height activities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of planned works contracts.
• Manage site teams and subcontractors to deliver on programme.
• Oversee progress through regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Take responsibility for internal and external works including windows, doors, heating upgrades, kitchens, roofing and demolition.
• Verify workmanship against building regulations and project requirements.
• Provide updates on progress, risks and issues to your line manager.
• Ensure safety, CDM compliance and subcontractor discipline.
• Liaise with residents to minimise disruption and maintain service.
• Drive continuous improvement and share learnings with the team.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 6 in site management

SMSTS certification

First aid at work certificate

Full UK driving licence

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.

About the role:

• 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 Disabil