Site Manager

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

Job summary

A leading UK development company is seeking a Site Manager to supervise planned maintenance works across social housing properties in Swadlincote. The role requires an organized approach to manage day-to-day operations, ensuring work is delivered safely and on time while effectively communicating with residents and teams. Candidates must possess SSSTS and a valid CSCS card, with experience in managing contractors and a focus on planned works. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive team and opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Experience managing contractors or trades on site.
• Ideally experienced in planned works (kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across planned maintenance projects.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and programme requirements.
• Coordinate trades, subcontractors and materials.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Education

SSSTS and valid CSCS card

Job description

The Vacancy

WPS are looking for an organised, people‑focused Site Manager to oversee planned maintenance works across social housing properties in the South Derby area. You’ll ensure work is delivered safely, on time and to a high standard, while providing clear communication to residents, subcontractors and your delivery team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing day‑to‑day site operations across planned maintenance projects
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality and programme requirements
• Coordinating trades, subcontractors and materials
• Carrying out toolbox talks, inductions and site inspections
• Working closely with residents, supervisors and planners to minimise disruption
• Keeping accurate site records, reporting progress and resolving issues promptly

About You

• SSSTS and a valid CSCS card (essential)
• Experience managing contractors or trades on site
• Ideally experienced in planned works (kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, external works, upgrades etc.)
• Strong communicator with a resident‑first approach
• Able to problem‑solve, plan ahead and keep sites running efficiently

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive team and opportunities to progress
• A role where you’ll directly improve the homes and lives of local residents

Inclusive Hiring

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know we’re happy to support you.

Apply now

To join a team delivering safe, high‑quality improvements to homes across the South Derby region.

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.