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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 Design Manager
Location: St Albans
Job Type: Commercial
Application Deadline: 17-05-2024
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Design Manager to join our Wates team within our Planned Maintenance division. You will be covering Kilburn, Stevenage, Greenwich, and the London area. You will work collaboratively with our Design Managers/Senior Design Managers supporting the team to drive quality outcomes, enhance buildability and foster innovation.As our Assistant Design Manager, you will: Work with the Design Manager to produce and manage the design programme and Information Required Schedule. Provide guidance to the Project team on design related issues. Coordinate project team comments and resolve any design related queries with the design team. Assist in the production of the Proposals, ensuring they are complete and unambiguous. Review all design deliverables, including specialist supplier elements and interfaces to establish that they are within budget are fully coordinated and are buildable.We are looking for a designer with knowledge of building methods and technologies, procurement, and risk management. You will have a basic understanding of contracts, contract documentation, planning techniques, management systems, life cycle cost and value.
Senior Planner
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Job Type: Planning
Application Deadline: 17-05-2024
Wates Construction are looking for a Senior Planner to join our Construction Team in the Northern Home Counties where we are focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.If you are passionate about working within a team environment, have proven analytical and planning skills and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together.This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.ABOUT THE ROLEOur Planners are a valuable part of our business, the focus of this role is to provide an effective and professional planning and programming services for pre-contract and project teams.As our Senior Planner you will: Instigate and monitor a balanced suite of performance measurement criteria throughout a project’s lifecycle Ensure proper integration of design and procurement elements of programmes with construction Produce integrated tender programme and method statement and present proposals to settlement meeting Change management: review programme effect of changes and advise on EOT issues Produce schedules as well as obtain and analyse quotes for all time-related preliminariesWHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & bonus Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/
Financial Systems Projects Manager
Location: Leatherhead
Job Type: Financial
Application Deadline: 16-05-2024
Are you a dynamic and experienced finance professional ready to take on a pivotal role? We are on the lookout for a Finance Systems Projects Manager to spearhead the implementation of innovative Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software. Join us and become the driving force behind revolutionising our financial systems on an 18 – month contract.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: EPM Software Implementation: Lead the charge in implementing a new EPM system across Wates. Collaborate with finance colleagues to ensure seamless alignment with reporting requirements. Customisation and Configuration: Tailor the EPM software to meet our specific business needs. Optimise financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Finance SME for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Implementation: Dive into the heart of our finance systems. From understanding existing processes to guiding the selection and implementation of a new ERP, your expertise will be instrumental. Training and Support: Be the go-to expert for troubleshooting and support. Provide continuous assistance to users and drive improvements.You will be a strong communicator, you will consult with business units and stakeholders to explain the functionality of existing and new platforms effectively, and, while not solely responsible for budgets, you will play a vital role in providing business cases and ROI analysis for new projects.To succeed you will have a Deep understanding of financial systems implementation and technical accounting, with construction accounting knowledge being a bonus, coupled with proven experience in implementing financial systems, preferably EPM and ERP, with a knack for configuring modules and customising functionalities. You will also be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and be part of our team revolutionizing finance systems for a brighter future!WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & bonus Flexible working - this role will be based in the Leatherhead office two days a week. Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/
Multi Trade Operative (Damp & Mould)
Location: Derby
Job Type: Trades and Labour
Application Deadline: 16-05-2024
Here at Wates, we have an opportunity for a Damp & Mould Specialist /Multi trade Operative to join our Living Space team in the Redditch area. As a Damp & Mould Operative you will be working on our responsive maintenance contracts for one of our existing social housing providers. The primary focus of this role will be to focus on damp & mould build-up within the properties and take the appropriate measures to ensure re-occurrent issues are avoided. Key Accountabilities will include: Undertaking repair/renewal works across several trades identifying the need for other trades to undertake the repair/renewal Advising Supervisor in a timely manner where other trades are required Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects Completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken Working in a timely and productive manner to complete project Affording excellent customer service to client representatives At all times, work to Wates Health & Safety Professional Standards, including commitment to and understanding of the company’s safeguarding policy towards children and vulnerable adults We are looking for a qualified Damp & Mould Operative who has experience gained from working in a similar industry and environment providing them with the skills to fulfil the above role requirements. To be successful in the role you will be an excellent communicator with the ability to problem solve, multitask and work to tight deadlines.
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