Site Manager

Site Manager

Location: Peterborough

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Salary: 43268.04 per annum company vehicle

Benefits: 25 days annual leave staff rewards volunteering leave family-friendly policies

Mears Group is one of the UKs leading providers of housing and care services. We deliver essential maintenance regeneration and retrofit services to homes and communities across the country. Our teams work in partnership with local authorities and housing providers to improve energy efficiency safety and living standards for residents.

About the Role

Were looking for a proactive and detail-focused Site Manager to join our team supporting the delivery of our retrofit programme within the social housing sector. Youll be managing planned works across housing properties ensuring projects are delivered safely on time and to a high standard.

This role involves supporting site operations monitoring progress coordinating subcontractors and ensuring compliance with health and safety and building regulations. Youll work closely with your Site Manager and local teams to deliver excellent service to residents and stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operational delivery of planned works contracts
• manage site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered efficiently
• Monitor progress through regular site visits and ensure works meet quality standards
• Oversee internal and external works including insulation windows doors heating and roofing
• Check workmanship against building regulations and specifications
• Ensure scaffolding and working-at-height activities are safely managed
• Communicate regularly with your line manager regarding site progress and issues
• Record updates and changes in line with company procedures
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with H&S regulations CDM and Mears policies
• Liaise with residents to ensure minimal disruption and excellent customer service
• Promote a safe working environment and report any hazards or incidents
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to team development

Role Criteria:

• SSSTS certification (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme)
• Asbestos Awareness certification
• Experience working at height and understanding of scaffold safety
• Proven ability to manage monitor and report on health & safety and compliance
• Knowledge of internal and external refurbishment works
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead mentor and support site operatives
• Problem-solving mindset and results-oriented approach
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• IT literacy and ability to maintain accurate written records and reports
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries holidays eye test vouchers Share save scheme plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• 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.

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At Mears Group we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive we are a Disability Confident employer valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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