Site Manager
The Vacancy
Wates Property Services (WPS) is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team, delivering internal social housing works across the Swadlincote and Derby area.
This role will focus primarily on kitchens, bathrooms and Aids & Adaptations programmes, working within live occupied homes. You will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard, while maintaining a strong focus on resident experience.
Key Responsibilities
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WPS combines deep sector expertise, local knowledge and a purpose-driven approach to act as a strategic partner for maintenance, compliance and energy transition solutions helping people thrive in properties.
As Part Of The Wates Group, We Benefit From a Heritage Built On More Than 129 Years Of Expertise In The Built Environment. We Are Driven By Our Purpose, ‘reimagining Places For People To Thrive’ And Our Three Promises
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Wates Property Services (WPS) is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team, delivering internal social housing works across the Swadlincote and Derby area.
This role will focus primarily on kitchens, bathrooms and Aids & Adaptations programmes, working within live occupied homes. You will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard, while maintaining a strong focus on resident experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Day‑to‑day management of planned internal works across multiple properties
- Oversee Aids & Adaptations, kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes
- Manage and coordinate sub‑contractors, operatives and suppliers
- Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety, quality and programme requirements
- Maintain accurate site records, job packs and progress reporting
- Carry out site inspections, quality checks and toolbox talks
- Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams and Resident Liaison Officers
- Ensure works are delivered with minimal disruption to residents in occupied homes
- Support successful handover and completion of works
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within planned social housing works
- Strong background in internal workstreams, ideally Aids & Adaptations
- Experience working in live occupied environments
- Confident managing sub‑contractors and multi‑trade teams
- SMSTS or SSSTS qualified
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Long‑term, secure work on established social housing contracts
- Opportunity to work for a Tier 1, family‑owned contractor
- Supportive management and clear progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting
Apply now
Work for WPS
WPS combines deep sector expertise, local knowledge and a purpose-driven approach to act as a strategic partner for maintenance, compliance and energy transition solutions helping people thrive in properties.
As Part Of The Wates Group, We Benefit From a Heritage Built On More Than 129 Years Of Expertise 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.
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