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Wates Property Services (WPS) is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team, delivering internal social housing works across the Swadlincote and Derby area.
This role will focus primarily on kitchens, bathrooms, and Aids & Adaptations programmes, working within live occupied homes. You will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard, while maintaining a strong focus on resident experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of planned internal works across multiple properties
- Oversee Aids & Adaptations, kitchen, and bathroom refurbishment programmes
- Manage and coordinate sub-contractors, operatives, and suppliers
- Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety, quality, and programme requirements
- Maintain accurate site records, job packs, and progress reporting
- Carry out site inspections, quality checks, and toolbox talks
- Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams, and Resident Liaison Officers
- Ensure works are delivered with minimal disruption to residents in occupied homes
- Support successful handover and completion of works
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About You
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within planned social housing works
- Strong background in internal workstreams, ideally Aids & Adaptations
- Experience working in live occupied environments
- Confident managing sub-contractors and multi-trade teams
- SMSTS or SSSTS qualified
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Strong communication and organisational skills
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What We Offer
- Long-term, secure work on established social housing contracts
- Opportunity to work for a Tier 1, family-owned contractor
- Supportive management and clear progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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.
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