Site Manager

Due to continued growth and the expansion of our Planned Works portfolio, Wates Property Services is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of high-rise residential refurbishment projects across the Walton-on-Thames area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional with a strong background in social housing planned maintenance and high-rise residential buildings. You will play a key role in delivering large-scale refurbishment programmes in occupied environments, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day site operations across a range of planned maintenance projects, leading site teams and subcontractors to deliver exceptional results for our clients and residents.

Typical works may include:

• High-rise refurbishment projects
• External envelope improvements
• Roofing replacement programmes
• Window and door renewals
• Fire safety and FRA works
• Cladding remediation works
• Retrofit and energy efficiency upgrades
• Communal area improvements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site operations from mobilisation through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Lead subcontractors, direct operatives and suppliers on site.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Conduct site inspections, quality checks and progress meetings.
• Produce weekly progress reports and site documentation.
• Ensure effective resident and client communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Commercial Teams and Resident Liaison Officers.
• Monitor programme performance and proactively resolve site challenges.
• Ensure all works are completed to customer and client satisfaction.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Site Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record delivering social housing refurbishment projects.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

✅ Experience managing high-rise residential refurbishment projects

✅ Strong background within social housing planned works

✅ Experience working in occupied residential environments

✅ Knowledge of fire safety, external envelope, roofing or retrofit works

✅ SMSTS

✅ CSCS Manager Card

✅ First Aid at Work

✅ Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience delivering cladding remediation programmes
• Knowledge of PAS 2035 and retrofit delivery
• FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) project experience
• Working knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates
• Temporary Works awareness

Why Join Wates Property Services?

At WPS, we're committed to creating better places to live and work. You'll join a supportive and growing team delivering meaningful projects that improve homes and communities across the UK.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance 
• Annual bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Flexible benefits allowance
• Private healthcare options
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

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