About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑focused Planned works Site Manager to lead the delivery of our planned works programme within the social housing sector. You’ll be responsible for managing planned works across housing properties, ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to a consistently high standard.
In this role, you will oversee day‑to‑day site operations, monitor progress, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements and building regulations. You’ll work closely with local teams and stakeholders to deliver excellent service to residents while driving quality and efficiency across all site activities.
Role Responsibilities
1. Lead the day‑to‑day operational delivery of planned works contracts
2. Manage site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered efficiently and to programme
3. Oversee progress through regular site inspections, ensuring all works meet required quality standards
4. Take responsibility for internal and external works including insulation, windows, doors, heating, and roofing
5. Verify workmanship against building regulations, technical specifications, and project requirements
6. Ensure scaffolding and all working‑at‑height activities are planned, monitored, and carried out safely
7. Provide clear and consistent updates to your line manager on site progress, risks, and emerging issues
8. Maintain accurate records, site documentation, and change logs in line with company procedures
9. Ensure subcontractor compliance with Health & Safety regulations, CDM requirements, and Mears policies
10. Liaise with residents professionally to minimise disruption and deliver excellent customer service
11. Champion a safe working environment, carrying out regular checks and reporting any hazards or incidents
12. Drive continuous improvement, sharing learnings and supporting the development of the wider team
Role Criteria:
13. SMSTS certification
14. NVQ Level 6 in site management
15. Asbestos Awareness certification and ability to manage asbestos related risks on site
16. Proven experience managing working at height activities and ensuring scaffold safety and compliance
17. Demonstrable ability to lead on health & safety management, including monitoring, reporting, and enforcing site compliance
18. Experience delivering planned maintenance within social housing environments
19. Sound technical understanding of internal and external refurbishment works (insulation, roofing, windows, heating, etc.)
20. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for managing teams, subcontractors, and residents
21. Ability to lead, mentor, and develop site operatives and trades
22. Strong problem solving capability with a proactive, results driven approach
23. Exceptional planning, coordination, and organisational skills to manage multiple workstreams
24. Confident IT literacy with the ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and site documentation
25. Full UK driving licence
Benefits we can offer you
26. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
27. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
28. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
29. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
30. Family friendly policies
31. Company Van, Fuel Card / Car allowance and Uniform
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.