Site Manager

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Site Manager

  • 11880
  • Brighton
  • Operations
  • Permanent
  • Closing on: 9 Nov 2026
  • 10000083
  • Katy Rainford
  • katy.rainford@wates.co.uk
  • Grade E (Car) - Wates 2026
  • Basic DBS

Could You Be the Site Manager Who Delivers Brighton's Next Landmark Regeneration Project?

Or perhaps you're the Site Manager who thrives on transforming a building from structure to showcase? Or the one who can oversee a façade package while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality?

At Wates Residential, we're looking for Site Managers to join our team in Brighton, helping deliver exciting Residential project that will provide much-needed homes and leave a lasting legacy for local communities.

We have two opportunities available:

  • Site Manager - Internal Fit Out
  • Site Manager - External Façade 

Why Wates Residential?

Wates Residential is a developer contractor. We invest, develop, build and sell high-quality affordable homes, working in partnership with Local Authorities, Registered Providers and other public sector organisations.

We're passionate about creating places where people can thrive, and we're looking for talented Site Managers who share that ambition.

If you're looking for a role where you can challenge the norm, bring fresh ideas, and play a key role in delivering exceptional homes and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career as part of a talented, diverse and supportive team, with clear opportunities for progression on some of the South Coast's most exciting residential development.

About The Role

As a Site Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the safe and efficient delivery of your work package, ensuring the highest standards of quality, health & safety and programme performance are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Design Manager and wider delivery team, you'll play a key role in driving construction activities and ensuring successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries and weekly progress reports.
  • Review design drawings for buildability and coordination.
  • Manage subcontractors and their design information to ensure works progress in line with programme requirements.
  • Assist the Project Manager and Design Manager in producing and monitoring the MIRS.
  • Agree and monitor subcontractor short and long-term programmes.
  • Monitor progress against contract programmes and support recovery plans where needed.
  • Coordinate site operations to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
  • Build strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and stakeholders.
  • Champion a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements.

Our commitments:  

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.  As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.  Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk

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