Site manager

TN United Kingdom; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Manager to lead a planned maintenance team in Tamworth. This role involves ensuring projects are completed safely, economically, and to high-quality standards, particularly in affordable housing. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar projects and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Join a company recognized for its commitment to sustainability and community, where your contributions will help reimagine places for people to thrive.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in completing planned maintenance works.
• Strong IT skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage Operatives, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers for quality control.
• Ensure project is built safely and within agreed timescales.

Skills

Effective Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Project Management

Job description

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Here at Wates, we have an opportunity for a Site Manager to join our planned maintenance team in the Tamworth area. The project involves working with one of our existing social housing providers to build affordable housing, so we are ideally looking for you to have worked on similar projects previously.

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

Key Accountabilities will include:

1. Responsible for input into and programming of the works/short-term scheduling.
2. Manage Operatives, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers to ensure quality control, health and safety compliance.
3. Attend pre- and post-inspection works, advise on appropriate actions, and assist with design solutions to ensure successful delivery and handover.
4. Carry out weekly site progress reports per scheme, file electronically, and submit to the Project Manager.
5. Ensure completed job packs and full documentation are sent to the Project Manager to facilitate swift invoicing and cash flow management.

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager with a proven track record in completing internal and external planned maintenance works.

To succeed, you will be an effective communicator with a positive, engaging leadership style. You should have strong IT skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

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.

Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ guided by our three promises:

Thriving places – creating sustainable, inclusive communities with our customers, partners, and communities.
Thriving planet – protecting nature and addressing climate change through collaboration and innovation.
Thriving people – fostering opportunities and relationships where everyone feels included, invested, and cared for.

We are proud to be recognized as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair and inclusive, regardless of background.

Awards

• Best Project - Inside Housing Development Awards
• 2022 Construction News Awards Winner
• Gold Award - Investors in People 2022
• Gold Award - Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
• Top 50 Employers for Women 2022
• Winner - 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards