Site Manager

Wates Smartspace; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Large-scale projects

Benefits discussion

Job summary

Wates Property Services in Dartford is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee planned maintenance projects within social housing. You will direct subcontractors and site teams across multiple workstreams, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The successful candidate will coordinate daily site operations, build strong relationships with residents and clients, and contribute to long-term career opportunities within a growing division.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment or external works within social housing.
• Experience managing works including scaffolding, roofing, windows, doors, EWI, fascias, soffits and guttering.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and subcontractors effectively.
• SMSTS qualification (essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site activities to deliver works to programme, quality and safety.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, direct labour and site teams.
• Plan and monitor site operations, ensuring progress and compliance.
• Produce progress reports and maintain programme updates.
• Foster strong relationships with residents, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

SMSTS

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

WPS are seeking an experiencedSite Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team in Dartford. You'll oversee the delivery of social housing refurbishment programmes across a range of workstreams, including kitchens and bathrooms, heat pumps, insulation upgrades, windows and doorsand external improvement works.

Key Points About the Role

• Managing planned maintenance projects within occupied social housing.
• Delivering multiple workstreams across live environments.
• Leading subcontractors and site teams to achieve programme targets.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Long-term opportunity within a growing division.

Key Duties

As Site Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of site activities, ensuring work is delivered in line with programme, quality and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing subcontractors, direct labour and site teams.
• Planning and coordinating daily site operations.
• Monitoring quality, safety and programme performance.
• Conducting site inspections and ensuring compliance with company procedures.
• Building strong relationships with residents, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Managing site logistics, materials and resources.
• Producing progress reports and programme updates.
• Promoting a positive culture focused on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment or external works within social housing.
• Experience managing works including scaffolding, roofing, windows, doors, EWI, fascias, soffits and guttering.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and subcontractors effectively.
• SMSTS qualification (essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Experience with boiler room upgrades, full refurbishments, pipework renewal programmes, FRA works and compartmentation projects would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career investment and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale social housing and planned maintenance projects.
• Benefits package can be discussed during the recruitment process.

What's Great About Us?

Wates Property Services are part of the Wates Group which is afamily-owned business with over 125 years of history.Our Planned Maintenance division is a key area of growth, creating excellent opportunities for career development. We believe in recognising talent from within and are committed to investing in our people through promotion, training and long-term career progression.

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.

Our commitments:

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available,