Site Manager

The Vacancy

WPS is seeking an experienced Site Manager with strong knowledge of kitchen and bathroom contract processes to join the team working on social housing properties within our planned division.

The role will involve working across multiple locations, with approximately 60% of time spent in Coventry, and the remainder across the Hereford–Worcester corridor and Birmingham within any 12‑month period.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record with H&S competencies working for tier 1 & 2 contractors capable of managing approximately10 installations per week. including daily opening and closing properties. Strong competency in reading drawings is essential, along with the ability to identify, manage, and ensure defect‑free installations in line with an established and proven delivery model. Site manager preferred with a trade background.

Minimum Certification requirements.

• Minimum Gold CSCS Card / Black CSCS preferred.
• SMSTS
• Asbestos duty to Manage
• First Aider
• Fire Marshall

Whats in it for you:

• Competitive pay that recognises the value you bring
• Genuine opportunities to grow your career, with support to progress and develop
• Paid annual leave so you can rest, recharge, and enjoy time that matters
• Company sick pay, because your health always comes first
• Enhanced maternity pay of up to 26 weeks, supporting you and your family
• Enhanced paternity pay of up to 12 weeks, giving you precious time at home

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.