Site Manager

The Vacancy

WPS are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee planned Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) works in the County Durham area. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-profile project, ensuring delivery to time, quality, and safety standards.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of planned SHDF works on site.
• Work closely with site teams and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Oversee compliance and health & safety regulations.
• Monitor progress, quality, and budget, reporting regularly to senior management.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve issues promptly and maintain strong communication.

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Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in social housing planned works – this is a must.
• Strong site management skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety and compliance standards.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver projects on time.

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Desirable

• Experience with Solar PV panel installations (not essential but advantageous).
• Familiarity with SHDF requirements and energy efficiency measures.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a major sustainability project impacting social housing.
• Supportive team environment with professional 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

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.