The Vacancy
Are you an experienced manager within social housing planned works? We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Section Manager to lead our planned works delivery across multiple workstreams including Kitchens & Bathrooms, Roofing, Heating, Windows & Doors, and Communal Decorations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor committed to delivering safe, high‑quality homes and great customer service.
What you’ll be doing
1. Managing day-to-day operational delivery of planned maintenance schemes across assigned workstreams
2. Leading and supporting site teams to ensure excellent standards, safe working practices, and strong performance
3. Overseeing quality, compliance, programme, resource planning, and productivity
4. Building strong relationships with residents, client teams, and internal colleagues
5. Ensuring works are carried out to specification, on time, and within budget
6. Maintaining accurate records, progress reports, and H&S documentation
7. Driving a positive, inclusive, and customer-first culture on site
What we’re looking for
8. Experience delivering planned works within social housing (ideal but not essential)
9. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage site teams
10. Knowledge across a range of workstreams (K&B, roofing, heating, windows/doors, decorating)
11. A focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
12. Organised, calm under pressure, and confident communicating with residents and stakeholders
Qualifications & Requirements
13. SSSTS or SMSTS (essential)
14. Full UK driving licence (essential)
15. Trade/technical background desirable
16. Experience within social housing repairs or planned maintenance highly advantageous
What we offer
17. Competitive salary + car allowance
18. Opportunities to develop and progress within Wates
19. Supportive, people-first culture
20. Access to a broad range of benefits including wellbeing support, discounts and more
If you’re passionate about delivering quality homes, leading great teams, and making a difference in our communities, we’d love to hear from you.
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