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
1. Day‑to‑day management of planned internal works across multiple properties
2. Oversee Aids & Adaptations, kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes
3. Manage and coordinate sub‑contractors, operatives and suppliers
4. Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety, quality and programme requirements
5. Maintain accurate site records, job packs and progress reporting
6. Carry out site inspections, quality checks and toolbox talks
7. Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams and Resident Liaison Officers
8. Ensure works are delivered with minimal disruption to residents in occupied homes
9. Support successful handover and completion of works
About You
10. Proven experience as a Site Manager within planned social housing works
11. Strong background in internal workstreams, ideally Aids & Adaptations
12. Experience working in live occupied environments
13. Confident managing sub‑contractors and multi‑trade teams
14. SMSTS or SSSTS qualified
15. Full UK driving licence (essential)
16. Strong communication and organisational skills
What We Offer
17. Long‑term, secure work on established social housing contracts
18. Opportunity to work for a Tier 1, family‑owned contractor
19. Supportive management and clear progression opportunities
20. Competitive salary and benefits package
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.
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.
Awards
BEST PROJECT
Inside Housing Development Awards
WINNER
2022 Construction News Awards Winner
GOLD AWARD
Investors in People 2022
GOLD AWARD
Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
TOP 50 EMPLOYERS
2022 Top 50 Employers for Women
WINNER
2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards