Site Manager

Wates Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking a Site Manager for a Fixed Term Contract focusing on social housing projects. The successful candidate will manage planned works including kitchens and roofing replacements, ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld. This role requires a strong background in project management and experience in the social housing sector, with a commitment to excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager in social housing.
• Track record of managing planned works projects.
• Must undergo Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Responsibilities

• Manage Operatives, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers.
• Ensure project completion compliant with timelines and quality standards.
• Carry out Weekly Site Progress reports.

Skills

Project Management

Quality Control

Health and Safety

Team Management

Job description

This is a Full Time/Flexible Working , Fixed Term Contract vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Due to ongoing success here at Wates we have an brand new opportunity for a Site Managerto join our planned maintenance team on A FIXED TERM CONTRACT until the end of the year.

As the Site Manager you will be working ona planned works contract which includes kitchens, bathrooms, roofing replacements and electrical works.

This role is working closely with one of our social housing partners in the East Midlands areaso ideally, we are looking for an experienced site manager within planned works and having worked with similar clients.

The primary focus of this role will be to ensure a project is built safely, economically to the agreed timescales and quality standards.

Key Accountabilities will include:

Responsible for input into and programming the works/short-term programming of works.

Manage Operatives, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers to ensure quality control is always maintained along with Health and safety.

Attend pre- and post-inspection works and advise on appropriate action and job requirements and assist with design solutions. This resulting in the successful delivery and handover of schemes.

Carry out Weekly Site Progress reports per scheme that will be file electronically as well as submitting to Project Manager.

Ensure that once works are completed, the full and completed job packs are sent to the Project Manager at the office along with completion details to guarantee a swift invoicing procedure to eliminate WIP (work In Progress) & certify cash flow.

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a successful track record of managing projects within the social housing arena ideally having experience with planned works.

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

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.

Awards

BEST PROJECT

BEST PROJECT

Inside Housing Development Awards

WINNER

WINNER

2022 Construction News Awards Winner

GOLD AWARD

GOLD AWARD

Investors in People 2022

GOLD AWARD

GOLD AWARD

Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards

TOP 50 EMPLOYERS

TOP 50 EMPLOYERS

2022 Top 50 Employers for Women

WINNER