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Site Manager

Wates Property Services (WPS) is a market‑leading provider of social housing maintenance and improvement services, delivering responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance works and large‑scale refurbishment programmes across the UK. Our Planned Works division plays a key role in delivering safe, high‑quality, energy‑efficient homes for local authorities and housing associations.We are now seeking an experienced Site Manager with strong Decent Homes and social housing planned works experience to join our growing team supporting programmes across Northampton.🔧 The RoleYou will take responsibility for managing planned works programmes such as: Kitchen, bathroom and internal upgrade schemes External refurbishment, roofing, EWI and fire safety works Decent Homes compliance activities (aligned to government standards) Retrofit, energy efficiency or SHDF‑linked improvement programmes (including those carried out previously with Northampton Partnership Homes) Your focus will be on delivering high‑quality works safely, on time and within budget while maintaining excellent resident engagement and compliance.📝 Key Responsibilities Lead day‑to‑day site delivery of Decent Homes and planned works programmes Prepare and manage programmes, schedules, RAMS and quality plans Ensure compliance with Wates’ Health & Safety standards and statutory regulations Manage subcontractors and multi‑trade teams Maintain strong communication with residents, client representatives, and internal teams Monitor productivity, quality and commercial performance Support handover, reporting and contract obligations✔️ Skills & Experience RequiredTo be successful, you must have: Proven experience delivering Decent Homes or social housing planned works Strong understanding of the Decent Homes Standard and planned maintenance requirements Experience working within live, occupied social housing environments Ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate subcontractors Excellent communication and resident‑facing skills Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance, RAMS Full driving licenceDesired: Experience with retrofit / energy efficiency (PAS 2035) programmes Previous involvement in SHDF or similar funded housing upgrade schemes (e.g., Northampton Partnership Homes projects) 💼 What We Offer Competitive salary & benefits Opportunity to grow within a major UK property services provider maintaining 500,000+ homes nationwide Supportive, collaborative team environment Projects that genuinely improve the quality and energy performance of social housingGiven 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. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Operations Manager

⭐ Operations Manager – Renewables 📍 Covering Swindon ¦ Leamington Spa ¦ Cambridge🏢 Liberty Are you passionate about driving sustainable change and transforming homes through low‑carbon solutions? 🌱Do you have experience in Renewables, M&E, Social Housing, Wave 3 retrofit, and planned works?If you’re a strong leader who thrives in a people‑focused, customer‑driven environment — this is the opportunity for you! 🙌🔎 Job OverviewYou will support the Operations Director in delivering both the strategic and operational management of our renewables and planned‑works programmes. Your leadership will directly influence the quality of service we deliver to thousands of customers, helping to create warmer, safer, more energy‑efficient homes. 🏡⚡You’ll help shape performance, culture, and service excellence while aligning with Liberty’s values of passion, openness, respect and trust.👥 PEOPLE FOCUSEDYou’ll:• Manage & supervise Site Managers, ensuring they lead multi‑discipline teams (operatives, agency staff, subcontractors, trainees) effectively 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️• Prepare and deliver toolbox talks, team meetings & performance updates• Work alongside Business Development & Commercial teams to ensure profitability and risk mitigation• Ensure Site Managers uphold Liberty’s standards, policies & codes of conduct🧭 ALWAYS ACCOUNTABLEYou will:• Ensure operatives receive work in the most efficient way using Liberty IT systems (Power BI / FocalPoint / SharePoint / PASHub)• Oversee quality assurance procedures for ASHP, Solar PV, ventilation, and wider planned works installations• Monitor and report on KPIs, performance and quality 📊• Ensure pre & post inspections are completed, including photographic evidence• Manage resource levels to meet programme demands• Work with Commercial teams on financial budgets, valuations & cost control• Support tender responses, RFI submissions and bid compliance• Ensure PAS 2030 / PAS 2035 compliance for all retrofit activities• Lead accreditation processes (PAS, MCS, NAPIT, TrustMark)🛠️ What You’ll Need• Experience in Renewables, M&E, Social Housing, Wave 3 retrofit, and planned works• Strong understanding of ASHPs, Solar PV, ventilation, retrofit standards and energy‑efficiency solutions• Excellent leadership, communication & people‑management skills• Confident client‑facing skills with the ability to build strong relationships 🤝• Strong commercial awareness & understanding of compliance frameworks🚀 Ready to Lead the Future of Renewables?Join Liberty and help us make homes safer, greener, smarter and better for our customers.Click Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey! 💙

Project Surveyor

🏗️ Project Surveyor – Social Housing 🌟 WPS Business📍 Location: Covering projects across Sheffield and Newcastle (regional travel)💷 Contract Values: Typically, around £10m Build great places. Grow your career. 🌱We’re looking for a Project Surveyor to join our WPS business, leading the commercial delivery of social housing projects across Sheffield and Newcastle. You’ll take accountability for the development and implementation of all pre‑ and post‑contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting, working closely with clients, consultants and delivery teams to maximise value, manage risk and deliver real impact in our communities.What you’ll be doing Commercial leadership & governance 💼 — Own pre‑ and post‑contract strategies across procurement, valuation, cost control and change; ensure robust commercial records and reporting. Financial performance & reporting 📈 — Produce monthly CVRs and commercial reports; manage external valuations and project cash flow; lead main and subcontract final accounts. Procurement & supply chain 🤝 — Let/administer subcontracts with clarity and fairness; drive supply chain performance and strong commercial behaviours. Contract administration 🧾 — Manage instructions, change and early warnings; NEC experience (preferred). Health, Safety & Quality 🛡️ — Champion SHE standards and ensure documentation compliance across all subcontract partners. Stakeholder engagement 🗣️ — Build strong relationships with clients, PQS, design teams and supply chain partners. Team development 👥 — Support colleagues, share best practice and contribute to a high‑performing commercial team within WPS.What you’ll bring Sector experience 🔧 — Proven commercial experience in social housing, including planned works and SHF. Technical knowledge 🧠 — Measurement & valuation, contract knowledge (NEC preferred). Commercial toolkit 💡 — Value recovery, cost control, cash management and confident financial reporting. Relationship skills 🤝 — Strong communication and collaboration with internal and external partners. Qualifications 🎓 — Degree (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent experience.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. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Ready to apply? 🚀Hit Apply and upload your CV. We’ll be in touch quickly if your experience aligns with what we’re looking for.

Project Surveyor

🏗️ Project Surveyor – Social Housing 🌟 WPS Business📍 Location: Covering projects across Newcastle💷 Contract Values: Typically, around £10m Build great places. Grow your career. 🌱We’re looking for a Project Surveyor to join our WPS business, leading the commercial delivery of social housing projects across Sheffield and Newcastle. You’ll take accountability for the development and implementation of all pre‑ and post‑contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting, working closely with clients, consultants and delivery teams to maximise value, manage risk and deliver real impact in our communities.What you’ll be doing Commercial leadership & governance 💼 — Own pre‑ and post‑contract strategies across procurement, valuation, cost control and change; ensure robust commercial records and reporting. Financial performance & reporting 📈 — Produce monthly CVRs and commercial reports; manage external valuations and project cash flow; lead main and subcontract final accounts. Procurement & supply chain 🤝 — Let/administer subcontracts with clarity and fairness; drive supply chain performance and strong commercial behaviours. Contract administration 🧾 — Manage instructions, change and early warnings; NEC experience (preferred). Health, Safety & Quality 🛡️ — Champion SHE standards and ensure documentation compliance across all subcontract partners. Stakeholder engagement 🗣️ — Build strong relationships with clients, PQS, design teams and supply chain partners. Team development 👥 — Support colleagues, share best practice and contribute to a high‑performing commercial team within WPS.What you’ll bring Sector experience 🔧 — Proven commercial experience in social housing, including planned works and SHF. Technical knowledge 🧠 — Measurement & valuation, contract knowledge (NEC preferred). Commercial toolkit 💡 — Value recovery, cost control, cash management and confident financial reporting. Relationship skills 🤝 — Strong communication and collaboration with internal and external partners. Qualifications 🎓 — Degree (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent experience.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. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Ready to apply? 🚀Hit Apply and upload your CV. We’ll be in touch quickly if your experience aligns with what we’re looking for.