Reimagining places
for people to thrive.
We are one of the UK’s leading family-owned
development, building and property maintenance companies.
We are one of the UK’s leading family-owned
development, building and property maintenance companies.
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WHO WE HELP
Projects
The intention for 11 & 12 Wellington Place was to create two landmark buildings in the heart of Leeds City Centre.
CommercialAchieving planning consent and the subsequent land sale of Hounsome Fields in Basingstoke was a standout highlight for us in 2017.
ResidentialThe Community Centre on the ground floor provides valuable resources and enjoys access to an outdoor garden room and creche, whilst the Health Centre above will provide new modern consultation and surgery rooms.
HealthcareThe Edgar Wood Academy in Middleton is the very first school in the country to be procured via the Department for Education’s (DfE’s) Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Framework.
EducationBraywick Park is a new, state of the art leisure centre constructed as a replacement for the Magnet Leisure Centre.
Sport and LeisureCardiff Living is an exciting development partnership between Wates Residential and the City of Cardiff Council.
ResidentialWe deliver complex and time sensitive projects in live working environments.
Emergency ServicesA 12 year joint venture partnership to breathe new life into the community of Havering.
ResidentialWates secured £31.4m underlying pre-tax profit on turnover of £2.40bn in 2024. Find out more.
08 Apr 2025Wates acquires Liberty, enhancing property repairs and heating services, adding 1,100 employees to strengthen its social housing expertise.
01 Oct 2024Careers
Electrician
Location: Redditch
Job Type: Trades and Labour
Application Deadline: 03-10-2025
WPS Responsive is looking for a qualified and reliable Electrician to join our team supporting social housing properties across Redditch. If you’re passionate about delivering safe, high-quality electrical work to tenants and communities, we’d love to hear from you.🔍 Key Responsibilities: Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance, and installations in occupied and void social housing properties. Respond to reactive call-outs and scheduled works, ensuring minimal disruption to residents. Diagnose faults and provide effective solutions in line with safety regulations. Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used. Communicate professionally with tenants, housing officers, and team members.✅ Essential Qualifications: City & Guilds 2301 (or equivalent) Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installations 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) Experience working in social housing or domestic environments. Full UK driving licence.💼 What We Offer: Competitive salary Company vehicle and fuel card Uniform and PPE provided Ongoing training and development Supportive team culture and career progressionJoin WPS Responsive and help us keep homes safe, warm, and well-maintained for our communities.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
Project Administrator
Location: Tamworth
Job Type: Clerical & Administration
Application Deadline: 03-10-2025
Social Housing & Retrofit Works📍 Location: Tamworth Office🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMWe are looking for a highly organised Project Administrator to support our social housing projects, including planned and retrofit works. This is a full-time office-based role in Tamworth, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with site teams and clients.🔧 Key Responsibilities: Maintain and update project trackers and team inboxes Liaise with site teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations Manage and update SharePoint activities Handle client calls and assist with project communications Provide general administrative support across multiple workstreams🏘️ Project Scope: Social housing improvement programmes Retrofit and decarbonisation initiatives Planned works coordination👤 Ideal Candidate: Strong administrative experience (sector background is flexible) Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with data Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks efficientlyGiven 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
Project Manager
Location: Coalville
Job Type: Operational
Application Deadline: 03-10-2025
Social Housing & DecarbonisationWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead planned works across multiple sites in the Coalville area, with time split between site visits and office-based coordination.🔧 Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage retrofit and decarbonisation workstreams across social housing projects. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction. Lead and support site teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. Coordinate schedules, resources, and reporting across multiple locations. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.🌱 Project Scope: Social housing retrofit programmes Net zero and decarbonisation initiatives Multi-stream delivery across planned works👤 Candidate Profile: Proven experience as a Project Manager in the social housing sector Strong knowledge of net zero and decarbonisation strategies Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple sites and teams effectivelyGiven 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
Project Surveyor
Location: Leicester
Job Type: Commercial
Application Deadline: 03-10-2025
We have an opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join our Planned team in the East Midlands area. Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you will be expected to take accountability for the development, implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting. Working closely with one of our social housing partners on a planned elemental replacement framework project so ideally, we are looking for people with experience of this. Key Accountabilities include: Contribute to project commercial strategies and take ownership for own subcontract packages Conduct site visits, take measurements of works required and price up scoping documents with the schedule of rates as agreed with the client Work with the commercial and operations teams to procure the works packages in a timely manner including producing a procurement programme Make good quality decisions and understand the importance of making profit and maximising opportunities To be successful in this role you will be a qualified and experienced surveyor with a good work ethic and a confident communicator, able to demonstrate the ability to form and develop relationships with all stakeholders. Ideally you will have experience within social housing/ working within a main contractor however this is not a must. Ideally you will have experience of working on planned elemental replacement frameworks.
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