Site Manager

WATES; Tetford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a Site Manager to support high-profile projects in the UK. The Site Manager will manage quality and safety on sites, collaborate with Project Managers, and implement key operational frameworks. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and extensive corporate benefits, including private medical and generous leave policies. Ideal candidates will have proven project management skills and a commitment to safety and quality in construction.

Benefits

Competitive salary & profit share scheme

Flexible working

Car Allowance / Company Car

Private Medical

Health and Wellness programme

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Industry leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Proven skills in managing construction projects effectively.
• Commitment to achieving Zero Harm on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Implement Wates Operating framework and safety measures.
• Undertake quality management in accordance with project plans.
• Plan and manage construction works to ensure timely completion.
• Review and understand design documents relevant to projects.

Skills

Quality management

Project planning

Leadership

Health and safety compliance

Job description

The Vacancy

Wates is looking for a Site Manager to join our Construction team, focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.

If you are passionate about the construction industry with proven skills and looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

About the Role

Our Site Managers are a valuable part of our business, driving quality outcomes and achieving the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental controls. Our Site Manager work collaboratively with our Project Managers to ensure the completion of the project to the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Implement Wates Operating framework and be committed to achieving Zero Harm on our Construction sites.
• Undertake all Quality management in accordance with the Project Quality Plan.
• Plan and manage the works to achieve the construction programme key milestones and completion dates with the use of collaborative planning sessions with the supply chain.
• Review and understand all design pertinent to the section of works.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer.

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 assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, see 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.

For enquiries, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or simplify our recruitment process, please contact our In‑House Recruitment Team directly or via [e-mail] and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.