MEARS GROUP PLC

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MEARS GROUP PLC Stockton-on-tees, County Durham
12/08/2026
Full time
Annual salary: up to £46,443.92 Site Manager Location: Sedgefield Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £46,443.92 per annum + company car or car allowance 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 Planned works Site Manager to lead the delivery of our planned works programme within the social housing sector. You'll be responsible for managing planned works across housing properties, ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to a consistently high standard. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day site operations, monitor progress, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements and building regulations. You'll work closely with local teams and stakeholders to deliver excellent service to residents while driving quality and efficiency across all site activities. About the role: Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of planned works contracts Manage site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered efficiently and to programme Oversee progress through regular site inspections, ensuring all works meet required quality standards Take responsibility for internal and external works including windows, doors, heating upgrades, kitchen upgrades, roofing and garage demolition work. Take responsibility for KPI delivery against contract commitments Verify workmanship against building regulations, technical specifications, and project requirements Ensure scaffolding and all working-at-height activities are planned, monitored, and carried out safely and you can access the scaffold via ladder access to inspect fully. Provide clear and consistent updates to your line manager on site progress, risks, and emerging issues Maintain accurate records, site documentation, and change logs in line with company procedures Ensure subcontractor compliance with Health & Safety regulations, CDM requirements, and Mears policies Liaise with residents professionally to minimise disruption and deliver excellent customer service Champion a safe working environment, carrying out regular checks and reporting any hazards or incidents Drive continuous improvement, sharing learnings and supporting the development of the wider team Key Criteria: NVQ Level 6 in site management SMSTS certification First aid at work certificate Proven experience managing working at height activities and ensuring scaffold safety and compliance Demonstrable ability to lead on health & safety management, including monitoring, reporting, and enforcing site compliance Full UK driving licence Desirable: Asbestos Awareness certification and ability to manage asbestos related risks on site Experience delivering planned maintenance within social housing environments Sound technical understanding of internal and external refurbishment works (roofing, windows, heating, Kitchens, garage refurb and demolition etc.) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for managing teams, subcontractors, and residents Ability to lead, mentor, and develop site operatives, trades and team members Strong problem-solving capability with a proactive, results driven approach Exceptional planning, coordination, and organisational skills to manage multiple workstreams Confident IT literacy with the ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and site documentation 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 Company Van, Fuel Card / 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. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Grace Harris () 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.
MEARS GROUP PLC Dover, Kent
01/08/2026
Full time
Annual salary: up to £46,000.00 Building Maintenance Supervisor Location: Tower Hamlets Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week) Salary: £46,000per annum + company van, fuel card, and benefits package Benefits: 25 days annual leave, staff rewards, volunteering leave, family-friendly policies "A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was over 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company". This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational oversight, excellent communication, and a commitment to service excellence. You'll manage trades and subcontractors, carry out inspections, and ensure compliance with company procedures and industry regulations. Role Responsibilities Conduct pre- and post-inspections on internal and external tenanted properties Supervise and coordinate subcontractors across multiple workstreams Oversee planned, cyclical, and responsive repairs to ensure timely and high-quality delivery Ensure all works meet industry standards and building regulations Log works and generates reports using PDA systems and Excel Provide excellent customer care and resolve issues professionally Monitor productivity, resource allocation, and contract profitability Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, quality, and compliance Compile management reports on operational activities and performance Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols and company operating procedures Role Criteria A full valid UK manual driving licence Experience in the above duties Proven experience supervising operatives within the repairs and maintenance sector Ability to carry out inspections and assess work against quality standards Strong understanding of planned, cyclical, and responsive repair programmes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to use PDA systems and Excel for reporting and logging tasks Strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence Organisational and planning skills to manage resources and meet deadlines Benefits we can offer you. 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 Company Van, Fuel Card, 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: Laura Bourne () 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.