Site Manager

Overview

WPS are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team on the Orbit SHF contract in Erith. You'll oversee the delivery of SHDF-funded energy efficiency and decarbonisation works within occupied social housing.

Key Points About the Role

• Managing SHDF-funded planned maintenance works within occupied social housing.
• Leading decarbonisation and energy efficiency improvement programmes.
• Managing operational teams and subcontractors across live environments.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with programme targets.
• Long-term opportunity within a growing and expanding division.

Key Duties 

• Managing subcontractors, direct labour and site teams.
• Coordinating and monitoring SHDF and retrofit work programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality and contractual requirements.
• Monitoring programme performance and resolving site issues efficiently.
• Building strong relationships with residents, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Managing site logistics, materials and workforce planning.
• Producing progress updates and reporting against project milestones.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering planned maintenance projects within social housing.
• SHDF project experience is essential.
• Experience managing retrofit, decarbonisation, insulation, windows, doors, ventilation or energy efficiency improvement works.
• Strong track record of managing subcontractors and operational teams within occupied properties.
• SMSTS qualification (essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career investment and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale social housing and planned maintenance projects.
• Benefits package can be discussed during the recruitment process.

What's Great About Us?

Wates Property Services are part of the Wates Group which is a family-owned business with over 125 years of history. Our Planned Maintenance division is a key area of growth, creating excellent opportunities for career development. We believe in recognising talent from within and are committed to investing in our people through promotion, training and long-term career progression.

Our commitments:  

WPS 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 wpsrecruitment@wates.co.uk