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Resident Liaison Officer

🏡 Resident Liaison Officer – WPS📍 Location: South Wiltshire (Based out of Salisbury)💼 Planned Maintenance Division💰 Salary: Competitive🔧 Experience in Retrofit Required We have an exciting opportunity for a Resident Liaison Officer to join our team at WPS, working within our Planned Maintenance division. You’ll be covering the South Wiltshire area, supporting residents on Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund projects, which include: Scaffolding Window & Curtain Wall Replacements Brickwork & Concrete Repair External Wall Insulation (EWI) …and more!📋 Key Responsibilities: Set up, manage, and deliver the Tenant/Customer/Resident Liaison Service across multiple sites. Attend regular client and tenant meetings to ensure the highest level of customer service. Ensure a consistent and professional approach to customer care. Act as a point of escalation for tenant complaints and manage the resolution process. Maintain and update the on-site database to reflect ongoing works.✅ Requirements: Proven experience as a Resident Liaison Officer, ideally within planned maintenance and retrofit programmes. Strong knowledge of internal and external works. Excellent communication, customer service, and IT skills. Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.🌟 What We’re Looking For:A confident and empathetic communicator who thrives in a resident-facing role. You’ll be organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering excellent service throughout retrofit and maintenance projects.Ready to make a real impact in your community? Apply now and join a team that values care, quality, and collaboration! 🚀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 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

Site Manager

🏗️ Site Manager📍 Location: Salisbury / South Wiltshire💼 Planned Works Division💰 Salary: Competitive🔧 Experience in Retrofit RequiredWPS has an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join our team within the Planned Works division. This role is based out of our Salisbury/South Wiltshire office, working on Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund projects including: Solar PV External Wall Insulation (EWI) Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) Loft Insulation Ventilation Heating systems📋 Key Responsibilities: Input into programming and short-term planning of works. Manage operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain quality and safety standards. Attend pre- and post-inspection works, advise on job requirements, and assist with design solutions. Deliver and hand over schemes successfully. Produce weekly site progress reports and submit electronically to the Project Manager. Ensure completed job packs and completion details are submitted promptly to support invoicing and cash flow.✅ Requirements: Proven experience in internal and external planned maintenance works, with a strong background in retrofit. Full accreditation in asbestos awareness and scaffold inspections. SMSTS certification. Valid First Aid Certificate. Full UK Driving Licence.🌟 What We’re Looking For:An experienced Site Manager with a successful track record, strong leadership skills, and a positive, engaging approach to site management. You’ll be a confident communicator with excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.Ready to lead impactful retrofit projects and make a real difference in communities? Apply now and join a team that values quality, safety, and innovation! 🚀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 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

Assistant Design Manager

Wates Construction are looking for an Assistant Design Manager to join our team focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. If you are passionate about design, working within a team environment and with proven technical skills 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 ROLE Our Assistant Design Managers are a valuable part of our business, supporting the team to drive quality outcomes, enhance buildability and foster innovation. Assistant Design Managers work collaboratively with our Design Managers/Senior Design Managers and in-house technical experts to ensure that the design develops in accordance with the brief with a firm focus on compliance, programme certainty, and best practice. 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 construction queries with the design team WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme 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, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/ We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group. If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible. As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships. 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

Assistant Site Surveyor

Welcome to Wates Smartspace—a place where innovation meets impact. We’re the go-to experts in fit-out, refurbishment, and maintenance services across the UK. From modern office spaces to cutting-edge retail environments, we bring spaces to life with creativity, sustainability, and flair. Here, you’re not just part of a team; you’re part of a movement that’s reimagining places for people to thrive.Right now we are looking for talented individuals to join our team as an Assistant Surveyor, to support our projects nationwide.ABOUT THE ROLEAs our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be diving into the heart of our projects, supporting our wider Commercial Team to keep everything on track— both in budget and quality. If you’re all about the details, love numbers, and are curious about how the built world works, this is the role for you.You will be responsible for Cost Estimation: Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents to ensure projects are financially viable. Subcontractor Management: Support the management of subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, and negotiations. Cost Monitoring: Track project costs, identifying any financial risks or opportunities to keep projects on budget. Reporting: Contribute to the preparation and analysis of cost reports and forecasts, ensuring accurate financial tracking. Site Visits: Participate in site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with contract requirements. Final Accounts: Assist in preparing final accounts, including cost reconciliation and settlement of any contractual claims. Collaboration: Work closely with project teams to ensure smooth project delivery, sharing insights and solutions as needed.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car * Travel covered to any of our sites* Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group) Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.(*Subject to role…….)To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies or to discuss career opportunities in strict confidence, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.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