Site Manager

WPS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS is seeking a proactive Site Manager to deliver a planned social housing refurbishment programme across Wolverhampton. You will work in a two-site-manager team to ensure quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction on occupied properties.

The role requires managing subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers on site, with inspections, progress reporting, and handover activities. SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid, and a full UK driving licence are expected; housing refurb experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management of refurbishment programmes.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practice.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in live residential environments.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day delivery of planned refurbishment works within occupied social housing properties.
• Ensuring works are aSafe, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Overseeing subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers on site.
• Conducting site inspections, quality audits, and compliance checks.
• Monitoring programme performance and achieving milestones.
• Building relationships with residents, client reps, and stakeholders.
• Managing health and safety requirements and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Coordinating materials, labour, and resources to maintain efficiency.
• Supporting resolution of site issues and customer concerns.
• Completing site reports, progress updates, and project documentation.

Skills

Site management experience

Stakeholder management

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and driven Site Manager to join our team delivering a planned social housing refurbishment programme across the Wolverhampton area. Working as part of a two Site Manager team, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of planned improvement works to occupied properties. The programme is structured to ensure efficient project delivery, with one Site Manager focusing on the early stages of works through to the mid-point of the programme, while the second Site Manager oversees completion, quality assurance, and handover. The project operates within a manageable geographical area, with properties located within approximately a 20-minute radius of the local office, allowing you to focus on quality, programme delivery, customer satisfaction, and stakeholder management. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, long-term social housing contract where you can make a genuine impact for residents while developing your career within a supportive and experienced operational team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of planned refurbishment works within occupied social housing properties.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Overseeing subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers on site.
• Conducting site inspections, quality audits, and compliance checks.
• Monitoring programme performance and ensuring project milestones are achieved.
• Building positive relationships with residents, client representatives, and internal stakeholders.
• Managing health and safety requirements and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Coordinating materials, labour, and resources to maintain programme efficiency.
• Supporting the resolution of site issues and customer concerns.
• Completing site reports, progress updates, and project documentation.

About You

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Experience operating in a Site Manager, Senior Supervisor, Works Manager, or similar operational management role.
• A strong understanding of planned maintenance, refurbishment, or property improvement programmes..
• The ability to effectively manage multiple workstreams within a live residential environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and site management best practice.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a customer-focused approach.

While not essential, candidates currently working as a Site Manager within the social housing sector, particularly on planned works programmes involving kitchens & bathrooms, are likely to be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to join a long-term social housing planned works programme.
• Structured site management team with clear responsibilities and support.
• Localised patch with properties located within a manageable travel radius.
• Stable pipeline of work with a reputable contractor.
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.

Our Commitments

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly. 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, please contact us at