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Site Manager
Wates Property Services – Site Manager (Solar PV, ASHP & Retrofit Projects)
Due to continued contract growth, Wates Property Services is seeking an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of planned maintenance and decarbonisation projects across Herefordshire, including Hereford, Ledbury and surrounding areas.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team delivering energy efficiency and property improvement programmes to occupied social housing properties. We are particularly looking for candidates with hands-on experience managing Solar PV installations, Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) projects, and window and door replacement programmes within the social housing sector.
The Role
As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple planned works schemes, ensuring projects are delivered:
- Safely
- Efficiently
- On programme
- To the highest quality standards
Collaborating closely with residents, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, you will play a crucial role in delivering homes that are warmer, more energy-efficient, and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage site operations across planned maintenance and retrofit projects
- Lead and coordinate subcontractors, operatives, and suppliers
- Ensure adherence to programme, budget, and quality targets
- Maintain health, safety, environmental, and compliance standards
- Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and progress reviews
- Produce site reports and update project programmes
- Support resident engagement to ensure excellent customer satisfaction
- Oversee material deliveries and logistics
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, and Resident Liaison Officers
- Ensure works are completed to specification for a smooth handover
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About You
We are seeking a proactive, organised Site Manager with a proven background in social housing planned works.
Essential
✅ Experience managing social housing planned maintenance projects ✅ Experience working in occupied residential properties ✅ Solid grasp of site health & safety requirements ✅ Strong communication and leadership skills ✅ SMSTS Certification ✅ CSCS Manager Card ✅ First Aid at Work qualification ✅ Full UK driving licence
Highly Desirable
⭐ Experience in Solar PV installation programmes ⭐ ASHP (Air Source Heat Pump) project management ⭐ Oversight of window and door replacement schemes ⭐ Knowledge of retrofit and decarbonisation programmes ⭐ Familiarity with SHDF, ECO, or PAS 2035-related projects ⭐ Customer-focused approach when engaging with residents
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Why Join Wates Property Services?
At WPS, we are dedicated to creating better places to live while supporting the transition to sustainable housing. You’ll join a highly respected business that prioritises:
- Delivering high-quality social housing projects
- Putting residents at the heart of everything we do
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- Annual bonus scheme
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Flexible benefits allowance
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare options
- Employee discounts & wellbeing support
- On-going training & career development
Pre-Employment Requirements
Applicants will be subject to a Basic DBS Check at offer stage. While convictions are considered on a case-by-case basis, additional vetting checks may apply for certain roles. We wrap all assessments around the law and ethically.
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