The Vacancy Due to continued success and growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team in the North West Leicester area. This role is pivotal in delivering decarbonisation and net zero retrofit projects across our social housing portfolio. About the Role As Site Manager, you will lead the safe and efficient delivery of planned works, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with our supply chain and client stakeholders to deliver sustainable outcomes that align with our net zero ambitions. Key Responsibilities

• Lead site operations for planned maintenance and retrofit projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to meet programme milestones.
• Monitor and report on progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Champion net zero delivery, including fabric-first and low-carbon technologies.
• Support resident engagement and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing planned works in the social housing sector.
• Demonstrable knowledge of net zero retrofit or decarbonisation projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project reporting tools.
• SMSTS, First Aid, and relevant construction qualifications.

What We Offer At Wates Property Services, we believe in rewarding our people. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with performance-related reviews
• Private medical insurance and wellness programmes.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Industry-leading family leave : 26 weeks fully paid maternity and up to 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Pension scheme and flexible benefits platform . Recognition as a Committed to Equality (C2E) and Investors in People (Gold) employer .

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting 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.