Site Manager

Wates; Welton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Welton is seeking a Site Manager to oversee decarbonisation works. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to high-quality standards while coordinating with subcontractors and residents. Ideal candidates have experience in retrofit projects, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable building practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering retrofit/decarbonisation projects.
• Strong knowledge of PAS 2035 and energy efficiency measures.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain programme targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations for SHDF retrofit and decarbonisation works.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor performance against programme.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Energy Efficiency Knowledge

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of planned decarbonisation works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with subcontractors, residents, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and excellent customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations for SHDF retrofit and decarbonisation works.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, and progress reports.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor performance against programme.
• Review design drawings for buildability and raise RFIs as needed.
• Liaise with residents and stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption.
• Support the Project Manager in programme development and reporting.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience delivering SHDF or similar retrofit/decarbonisation projects.
• Strong knowledge of PAS 2035 and energy efficiency measures.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain programme targets.
• Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually and discrimination on the basis of criminal record is not tolerated.

About 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.