Site Manager EWI

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Site Manager EWI

  • 10973
  • Northampton
  • Operations
  • Permanent
  • Closing on: 30 Jun 2026
  • 10000132
  • Karryn Bickell
  • karryn.bickell@wates.co.uk
  • Grade E - WPS Planned 2026
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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team, delivering a social housing decarbonisation programme focused on External Wall Insulation (EWI) across low-rise residential blocks.

Working closely with one of our valued social housing partners, you will take full responsibility for the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of works on site. This is a key role where your technical expertise and site leadership will ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and the highest quality standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day delivery of EWI and associated planned works on occupied social housing schemes
  • Lead site teams, including operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Ensure all works are delivered safely in line with H&S legislation and company standards
  • Programme and coordinate works, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines
  • Carry out pre- and post-inspections, ensuring quality and compliance at all stages
  • Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports and documentation
  • Liaise with residents, client representatives, and internal stakeholders to ensure a positive customer experience
  • Support the successful handover of completed works

(Aligned to core site leadership and delivery expectations within planned works roles) [Advert - S...Birmingham | Word]


About You

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Site Manager who can confidently lead EWI and fabric improvement works in a live environment.

Essential:

  • Proven experience managing social housing planned maintenance projects
  • Strong experience delivering External Wall Insulation (EWI) schemes
  • Experience working on low-rise / occupied residential blocks
  • SSSTS or SMSTS (minimum requirement)
  • Strong understanding of Health & Safety and site compliance
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver excellent customer outcomes

Desirable:

  • Experience within decarbonisation or retrofit programmes
  • Strong IT skills (e.g. reporting, Excel, project documentation)
  • First Aid / CSCS (relevant level)

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and package
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile decarbonisation programmes
  • Career progression within a growing planned maintenance team
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

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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