Site Manager
Site Manager
- 11086
- Birmingham
- Operations
- Permanent
- Closing on: 31 Jul 2026
- 10000132
- Karryn Bickell
- karryn.bickell@wates.co.uk
- Grade E - WPS Planned 2026
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of planned maintenance and energy-efficiency programmes, WPS is looking to recruit an experienced Site Manager to join our Planned Works team in the Walsall area.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a range of social housing improvement works, including:
- Roofing replacement programmes
- Retrofit and decarbonisation projects
- External Wall Insulation (EWI)
- PAS 2035-compliant works
- Energy efficiency upgrades
- Planned refurbishment programmes
Working closely with our social housing clients, residents, subcontractors and operational teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day site operations across planned maintenance and retrofit schemes.
- Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, budget, quality and compliance requirements.
- Lead and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour on site.
- Maintain exceptional standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Conduct site inspections, progress reviews and quality audits.
- Produce weekly progress reports and update project documentation.
- Work collaboratively with Commercial, Resident Liaison and Operational teams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents and stakeholders.
- Ensure successful project handover and completion.
What We're Looking For
We are keen to hear from Site Managers who have a proven track record of delivering planned maintenance works within the social housing sector.
Essential:
- Previous experience as a Site Manager within social housing planned works.
- Strong knowledge of roofing programmes and external refurbishment projects.
- Experience managing subcontractors and multiple workstreams.
- Excellent understanding of health and safety legislation.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- SMSTS qualification.
- CSCS Card.
- First Aid at Work.
Highly Desirable:
- Experience delivering retrofit or decarbonisation programmes.
- Knowledge of PAS 2035 principles.
- Experience with EWI, insulation, roofing, solar PV or SHDF/Warm Homes funded projects.
- Social housing resident-facing experience.
What You'll Get
At WPS, you'll join a business that's investing heavily in the future of social housing, sustainability and customer service. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile programmes that make a genuine difference to residents and communities.
In return, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- Annual bonus scheme
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional birthday leave
- Healthcare benefits
- Flexible benefits fund
- Pension scheme
- Employee discounts and wellbeing support
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Build Better Futures with WPS
If you're a driven Site Manager with experience in roofing, retrofit or planned social housing works, and you're looking to join a growing business with ambitious plans for the future, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver warmer, safer and more sustainable homes across the West Midlands.
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