Site Manager

Company: Wates
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead on-site delivery of planned maintenance across multiple social housing schemes in Birmingham, driving quality, safety, and timely completion. You’ll coordinate trades, subcontractors, and stakeholders to meet targets while maintaining occupier-facing considerations. You’ll work within an established team at a contractor known for its growing order book and partnership with housing providers. This is a hands-on leadership position with a clear impact on residents’ homes and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day delivery of planned maintenance projects on site
  • Lead operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure quality, productivity, and safety standards
  • Manage work programmes and coordinate project activities to meet delivery targets
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, RAMS, and company procedures
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, residents, and internal stakeholders
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager

Key requirements

  • Previous experience managing social housing planned maintenance projects
  • Experience working within occupied residential environments
  • Strong knowledge of roofing, FRA works, kitchens & bathrooms, windows & doors, or aids & adaptations
  • Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour on site
  • Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong understanding of programme management, quality standards, and health & safety compliance
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS Card
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • client-facing
  • stakeholder management
  • communication
  • roofing
  • FRA works
  • kitchens & bathrooms

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026