The Vacancy
We're Hiring: Project Manager – Wates Property Services (WPS)
Location: Lewisham
Fully Site-Based | Social Housing | Cladding & Remedial Works
About Wates & WPS
At Wates, we create places, communities, and businesses of tomorrow. Wates Property Services focuses on housing and non‑residential maintenance, fit‑out, refurbishment, and facilities management across the UK.
Project Details
* Occupied property – requires strong organisational skills
* Switching timber cladding to aluminium
* Red route location – logistical challenges
* 3‑storey building
What You'll Do
* Lead the cladding replacement project from start to finish
* Work alongside a Site Manager & Quantity Surveyor
* Develop detailed programmes & schedules for accurate progress tracking
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards
* Oversee smooth project handover and client support
* Work within Wates safeguarding and professional standards
What We're Looking For
* Highly experienced with cladding works/cladding remediation
* Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager ideally within Planned Maintenance
* Strong understanding of budgets (P&L)
* Excellent communication & problem‑solving skills
* Ability to multi‑task & meet deadlines
* Driving License required
* Background in social housing preferred
Technical Requirements
* SMSTS
* NVQ L6 – Preferred
* H&S Training, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness
Why Join Us?
Be part of a team that inspires better ways of working and makes a real impact in communities across the UK.
Checks
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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 offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.
About 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, Thriving planet, and Thriving people. 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.
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