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We are one of UK’s leading family-owned
development, building and property maintenance companies.
We are one of 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 Group today announces highest-ever turnover and underlying profit in the company’s 127-year history.
26 Mar 2024In a move to address the UK’s substantial housing shortage, we have called for bold reforms to the planning system. Download our whitepaper
13 Feb 2024Careers
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Sutton-In-Ashfield
Job Type: Commercial
Application Deadline: 09-05-2024
Here at Wates, we have an opportunity for an Assistant Surveyor to join our Living Space Planned team in the Mansfield area assisting the site and project surveyors in the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting. Key Accountabilities will include: Produce commercial reports both internally and external to the company Ensure the timely receipt of quotations for materials, equipment and Sub-subcontract works, undertake commercial assessment of quotes received and ensure the timely placement of orders on commercially advantageous terms to facilitate project delivery and ensure business objectives are met Regularly complete on-site measurements/ take off’s Ensure all contractual processes are completed on time The ideal candidate will already have some experience gained in a similar role which includes the areas highlighted above, as well as being part or fully HNC/HND or Degree qualified. To be successful in the role you will be a keen learner and confident communicator with good organisational skills and an attention to detail.
Assistant Site Surveyor
Location: Barnsley
Job Type: Operational
Application Deadline: 09-05-2024
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Surveyor to join our Living Space team in Barnsley.Wates Living Space is one of the UK’s leading providers of planned and responsive maintenance services in the social housing sector, maintaining over 500,000 homes nationwide every year. Our leading position within the maintenance sector has enabled the business to realise ambitious strategic growth.Key Accountabilities will include: Produce commercial reports both internally and external to the company Ensure the timely receipt of quotations for materials, equipment and Sub-subcontract works, undertake commercial assessment of quotes received and ensure the timely placement of orders on commercially advantageous terms to facilitate project delivery and ensure business objectives are met. Regularly complete on site measurements/ take offs Ensure all contractual processes are completed on timeWe are looking for a good work ethic and the ability to work under a Project Surveyor and within a team of Surveyors of different levels of knowledge.To be successful in the role you will be able to liaise with Client and have the personal skills to create effective relationships with the team.
Assistant Site Surveyor
Location: Barnsley
Job Type: Commercial
Application Deadline: 09-05-2024
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Surveyor to join Wates with our Living Space team in Barnsley.Wates Living Space is one of the UK’s leading providers of planned and responsive maintenance services in the social housing sector, maintaining over 500,000 homes nationwide every year. Our leading position within the maintenance sector has enabled the business to realise ambitious strategic growth.Key Accountabilities will include: Produce commercial reports both internally and external to the company Ensure the timely receipt of quotations for materials, equipment and Sub-subcontract works, undertake commercial assessment of quotes received and ensure the timely placement of orders on commercially advantageous terms to facilitate project delivery and ensure business objectives are met. Regularly complete on site measurements/ take offs Ensure all contractual processes are completed on timeWe are looking for a good work ethic and the ability to work under a Project Surveyor and within a team of Surveyors of different levels of knowledge.To be successful in the role you will be able to liaise with Client and have the personal skills to create effective relationships with the team.
Assistant Surveyor
Location: Birmingham
Job Type: Commercial
Application Deadline: 09-05-2024
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Surveyor to join our Wates team within our responsive maintenance division. You will be working out of our Birmingham office on one of our social housing contracts.Key Accountabilities will include: Produce commercial reports both internally and externally to the company Ensure the timely receipt of quotations for materials, equipment and Sub-subcontract works, undertake commercial assessment of quotes received and ensure the timely placement of orders on commercially advantageous terms to facilitate project delivery and ensure business objectives are met. Regularly complete on site measurements/ take offs Ensure all contractual processes are completed on timeWe are looking for a good work ethic and the ability to work under a Project Surveyor and within a team of Surveyors of different levels of knowledge.To be successful in the role you will be able to liaise with Client and have the personal skills to create effective relationships with the team.
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