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Site Manager

  • 10687
  • Birmingham
  • Site Management / Project Management
  • Permanent
  • Closing on: 14 Sep 2026
  • 10022820
  • Drew Albert
  • Drew.Albert@wates.co.uk
  • Grade E - WPS Planned 2026
  • Basic DBS
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About the Job

Join a Growing Planned Maintenance Team

Due to continued success and a strong pipeline of secured work, we are looking to strengthen our team with the appointment of an experienced Site Manager delivering social housing planned maintenance projects across Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor working in partnership with registered providers and housing associations to deliver essential improvements to occupied homes, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

About The Role

As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of planned maintenance works across multiple social housing schemes.

Projects will typically include:

  • Windows and door replacements
  • Flat and pitched roofing works
  • Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) works
  • Kitchens and bathroom upgrades
  • Aids and adaptations

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day delivery of planned maintenance projects on site.
  • Lead operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure quality, productivity, and safety standards are achieved.
  • Manage work programmes and coordinate project activities to meet delivery targets.
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, RAMS, and company procedures.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents, and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an established Site Manager with a proven track record within the social housing planned maintenance sector.

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing works within occupied properties, coordinating multiple trades, maintaining programme performance, and delivering excellent customer outcomes.

Essential Experience

  • Previous experience managing social housing planned maintenance projects.
  • Experience working within occupied residential environments.
  • Strong knowledge of one or more key workstreams including roofing, FRA works, kitchens & bathrooms, windows & doors, or aids & adaptations.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour on site.
  • Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong understanding of programme management, quality standards, and health & safety compliance.

Qualifications

  • SMSTS
  • CSCS Card
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Why Join Us?

  • Join a well-established contractor with a strong and growing order book.
  • Deliver a diverse range of planned maintenance projects across the social housing sector.
  • Work within a supportive and experienced operational team.
  • Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

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 

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