Site Manager

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Site Manager

  • 10902
  • Cambridge
  • Site Management / Project Management
  • Permanent
  • Closing on: 24 May 2026
  • 10000132
  • Karryn Bickell
  • karryn.bickell@wates.co.uk
  • Grade E - WPS Planned 2026
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We're currently looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our team, delivering planned maintenance works across social housing contracts in Cambridge and the surrounding areas.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of schemes and lead on the delivery of high-quality housing improvements within a well-established and growing team.


About the Role

As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of planned works programmes, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

You'll play a key role in managing site operations, leading teams, and ensuring a smooth and efficient delivery across all phases of works.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day site operations across planned maintenance schemes
  • Programme and coordinate works to ensure timely and efficient delivery
  • Supervise operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers on site
  • Ensure all works are completed in line with Health & Safety regulations
  • Maintain quality control and ensure works meet required standards
  • Attend pre- and post-inspections, providing technical input where required
  • Produce site progress reports and maintain accurate records
  • Support successful project completion and handover

About You

We're looking for a confident and experienced Site Manager with a strong background in social housing planned works.

Essential:

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing planned maintenance
  • SMSTS qualification
  • Full UK driving licence 🚗
  • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and site management processes
  • Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities

Desirable:

  • Experience across internal and external planned works (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, FRA, decarbonisation)
  • Strong IT and reporting skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership ability

What's in it for You

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Long-term, stable planned works programmes
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for career progression

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Site Manager looking to join a growing team delivering impactful social housing projects, we'd love to hear from you.

 

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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