Site Manager
The Wates Group
No pay info
North Yorkshire
Full time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
About The Wates Group
The Wates Group is a construction, development and property services company.
Job description from The Wates Group
Wates have an opportunity for a Site Manager to join our Wates team within our Planned Works division. You will be working in and around the Brent area on one of our contracts. The primary focus of this role will be to ensure a project is built safely, economically to the agreed timescales and quality standards. You will be working on social housing projects (Roofing, Cavity Wall Insulation, External Decorations, etc).
Key Accountabilities will include:
- Responsible for input into and Programming the works/short-term programming of works.
- Manage Operatives, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers to ensure quality control is maintained along with Health and safety at all times.
- Attend pre and post-inspection works and advise on appropriate action and job requirements, and assist with design solutions. This resulting in the successful delivery and handover of schemes.
- Carry out Weekly Site Progress reports per scheme that will be file electronically as well as submitting to Project Manager.
- Ensure that once works are completed, the full and completed job packs are sent to the Project Manager at the office along with completion details to guarantee a swift invoicing procedure to eliminate WIP (work In Progress) & certify cash flow.
You must have:
- Must have full accreditation in asbestos awareness, scaffold inspections.
- SMSTS required.
- Full UK Driving License
- Must hold a valid first aid certificate.
We are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a successful track record of completing internal and external planned maintenance works with exceptional knowledge of M&E.
To be successful in the role you will be an effective communicator with a positive and engaging approach to providing site leadership. You will have strong IT skills (including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with the ability to prioritise a wide range of tasks to set deadlines.
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.
What employees say
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do The Wates Group pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
84% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do The Wates Group pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
74% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at The Wates Group get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
62% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do The Wates Group pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
68% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at The Wates Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
69% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at The Wates Group worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at The Wates Group?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
94% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do The Wates Group managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
92% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at The Wates Group?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at The Wates Group feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at The Wates Group get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
48% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at The Wates Group?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
78% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at The Wates Group enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
68% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at The Wates Group recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at The Wates Group?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at The Wates Group?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 55% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think The Wates Group head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
80% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how The Wates Group is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
38% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What The Wates Group employees say about their job
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Best thing
I left
Worst thing
The management strategy
Helpdesk administrator at The Wates Group, November 2024
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Best thing
The variety of each say
Worst thing
Nepotism and mediocre white men being over promoted so the SLT all look the same
Site manager at The Wates Group, September 2024
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