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Site Manager
Site Manager – Planned Works (Social Housing Refurbishment)
Wates Property Services
Due to continued growth and award-winning long-term contracts, we are recruiting an experienced Site Manager to join our Planned Works team, specialising in high-profile projects across the social housing sector.
About the Role
This critical role focuses on the safe and successful delivery of high-rise residential refurbishment and maintenance programmes, including:
- External envelope works
- Roofing and cladding remediation
- Window and door replacements
- Fire safety and façade improvements
- Retrofit and energy efficiency projects
Key priority: Managing occupied high-rise social housing schemes with a balance of minimum disruption, exemplary health & safety, and excellent resident engagement.
Aligns with existing Wates senior site management and operations leadership expectations.
Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Manage day-to-day site operations across refurbishment and planned maintenance projects.
- Lead, motivate, and coordinate subcontractors, operatives, and suppliers for on-time, budget-compliant delivery.
- Ensure works are conducted safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
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Regulatory & Compliance
- Maintain all health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures (incl. Fire Safety Order, PAS 2035 where applicable).
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Oversee RAMS, permits, and documentation, ensuring full legal and contractual adherence.
Resident & Stakeholder Engagement
- Manage live-environment operations with minimal disruption, liaising closely with Resident Liaison Officers.
- Coordinate quality assurance, snagging, and handover processes.
- Work tightly with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, and clients for shared objectives.
Key Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience as a Site Manager in social housing planned works.
- Specialist experience in high-rise residential projects (refurbishment, external envelope, bodyworks).
- Demonstrated expertise in safety in occupied premises and minimising disruption.
- Legal driving status (Full UK licence).
- Certifications: SMSTS, CSCS Manager Card (or equivalent); First Aid at Work.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with multi-stakeholder environments.
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Desirable
- Experience with:
- Cladding remediation, fire safety/FRA works, roofing programmes.
- Retrofit/energy efficiency schemes (PAS 2035, SHDF funding).
- Temp Works Coordination, decarbonisation projects.
- Previous work as a social housing contractor.
What We Offer
At Wates, you’ll shape homes, communities, and futures. In return:
✅ Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme ✅ Car allowance, 26+ days’ leave, plus bank/day off on your birthday ✅ Pension scheme, private healthcare, and a flexible benefits fund ✅ Employee discounts and support for wellbeing and career growth.
Caution: DBS Check required at offer stage—all applications assessed fairly (no blanket disqualification).
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