Site Manager

WATES; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Site Manager to lead projects focused on energy efficiency and net-zero carbon works. The ideal candidate will manage teams and ensure project milestones are met while prioritizing safety and quality. Experience in planned maintenance and strong communication skills are essential. This role offers a chance to make a lasting impact on sustainable communities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager in planned maintenance.
• Confident communicator and proactive leader.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Shape short-term schedules and track progress.
• Manage operatives, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Attend pre/post inspections and advise on smart design solutions.
• Submit weekly site updates for smooth handovers.
• Finalize job packs and completion details for invoicing.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Technical skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Organizational skills

Safety commitment

Job description

Overview

The Vacancy

Site Manager – Lead the Net Zero Revolution with WPS!

Location: WPS Business, Redditch

Division: Planned Works

Focus: SHDF Energy Projects … Net Zero Carbon Works

You’ll be at the heart of our mission to create sustainable homes and communities. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact.

Your Mission

• Programme the Works: Shape short-term schedules and keep progress on track.
• Lead the Team: Manage operatives, sub-contractors, and suppliers with a sharp focus on quality and safety.
• Inspect & Advise: Attend pre/post inspections and help craft smart design solutions.
• Report Progress: Submit weekly site updates and ensure smooth handovers.
• Drive Efficiency: Finalise job packs and completion details to keep invoicing swift and WIP low.

Who You Are

A seasoned Site Manager with a strong track record in internal and external planned maintenance works. You’re a confident communicator, a proactive leader, and a multitasking maestro.

Tech-savvy? You’ll need solid skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Organised? Prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines is second nature to you.

Committed to Safety? A Basic DBS check will be required at offer stage.

Why WPS?

• Be part of a team driving real change in energy efficiency.
• Work on high-impact SHDF projects that support the UK’s net zero goals.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive environment.

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.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Ready to take the next step in your career and help reimagine places for a sustainable future? Apply now and be the change.

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.