About this role
Annual salary: up to £43,268.04 Site Manager
Location: Peterborough
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £43,268.04 per annum + company vehicle
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, staff rewards, volunteering leave, family-friendly policies
Mears Group is one of the UK’s 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
We’re 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. You’ll 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. You’ll 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 contractsmanage site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered efficientlyMonitor progress through regular site visits and ensure works meet quality standardsOversee internal and external works including insulation, windows, doors, heating, and roofingCheck workmanship against building regulations and specificationsEnsure scaffolding and working-at-height activities are safely managedCommunicate regularly with your line manager regarding site progress and issuesRecord updates and changes in line with company proceduresEnsure subcontractor compliance with H&S regulations, CDM, and Mears policiesLiaise with residents to ensure minimal disruption and excellent customer servicePromote a safe working environment and report any hazards or incidentsSupport continuous improvement and contribute to team development Role Criteria:
SSSTS certification (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme)Asbestos Awareness certificationExperience working at height and understanding of scaffold safetyProven ability to manage, monitor, and report on health & safety and complianceKnowledge of internal and external refurbishment worksStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to lead, mentor, and support site operativesProblem-solving mindset and results-oriented approachExcellent planning and organisational skillsIT literacy and ability to maintain accurate written records and reportsFull UK driving licence Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAnnual 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 moreFamily friendly policiesCar 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.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Joe Monger () If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
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.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.