Section Manager

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.

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What you’ll be doing

• Managing day-to-day operational delivery of planned maintenance schemes across assigned workstreams
• Leading and supporting site teams to ensure excellent standards, safe working practices, and strong performance
• Overseeing quality, compliance, programme, resource planning, and productivity
• Building strong relationships with residents, client teams, and internal colleagues
• Ensuring works are carried out to specification, on time, and within budget
• Maintaining accurate records, progress reports, and H&S documentation
• Driving a positive, inclusive, and customer-first culture on site

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What we’re looking for

• Experience delivering planned works within social housing (ideal but not essential)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage site teams
• Knowledge across a range of workstreams (K&B, roofing, heating, windows/doors, decorating)
• A focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
• Organised, calm under pressure, and confident communicating with residents and stakeholders

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Qualifications & Requirements

• SSSTS or SMSTS (essential)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Trade/technical background desirable
• Experience within social housing repairs or planned maintenance highly advantageous

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What we offer

• Competitive salary + car allowance
• Opportunities to develop and progress within Wates
• Supportive, people-first culture
• Access to a broad range of benefits including wellbeing support, discounts and more

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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.

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.