Site Manager
The Vacancy
WPS are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of planned SHDF works in the Daventry area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team committed to improving energy efficiency and living standards in social housing.
? About the Role
As Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of planned decarbonisation works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with subcontractors, residents, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and excellent customer satisfaction.
? Key Responsibilities
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.
Work for Wates
Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.
As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.
The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.
WPS are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of planned SHDF works in the Daventry area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team committed to improving energy efficiency and living standards in social housing.
? About the Role
As Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of planned decarbonisation works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with subcontractors, residents, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and excellent customer satisfaction.
? Key Responsibilities
- Lead site operations for SHDF retrofit and decarbonisation works.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, and progress reports.
- Coordinate subcontractors and monitor performance against programme.
- Review design drawings for buildability and raise RFIs as needed.
- Liaise with residents and stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption.
- Support the Project Manager in programme development and reporting.
- Proven experience delivering SHDF or similar retrofit/decarbonisation projects.
- Strong knowledge of PAS 2035 and energy efficiency measures.
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain programme targets.
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.
Work for Wates
Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.
As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.
The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.