Site Manager
Site Manager
- 11730
- Swindon
- Operations
- Permanent
- Closing on: 8 Oct 2026
- 10022820
- Drew Albert
- Drew.Albert@wates.co.uk
- Grade E - WPS Planned 2026
- Basic DBS
Working on a social housing retrofit and planned maintenance contract
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our operational team delivering a fast-paced programme of social housing retrofit and planned maintenance
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple planned maintenance and retrofit projects.
- Coordinate subcontractors, direct labour and material deliveries to ensure programme targets are achieved.
- Monitor health and safety compliance and maintain high site standards at all times.
- Carry out quality inspections and ensure works are completed in line with specifications and client requirements.
- Work closely with Resident Liaison Officers to minimise disruption and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management.
- Ensure productivity, programme delivery and budget objectives are met.
- Maintain accurate site records, reports and project documentation.
About You
- Previous experience working as a Site Manager is essential.
- Experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment or retrofit projects.
- Social housing experience would be highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and site compliance requirements.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Confident managing subcontractors and driving performance on site.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with residents, clients and project teams.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites across the region.
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