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Supply Chain Manager

Wates Group are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Smartspace team.This is a national role with responsibility for implementing the Wates Strategic Supply Chain Strategy across the Smartspace business, improving the resilience, capability, and performance of our supply chain, and leading a capable team to support delivery of our growth plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and develop the future of supply chain performance within a fast-paced and dynamic business unit.Join us and progress your career with a talented, collaborative, and forward-thinking team.ABOUT THE ROLEOur Supply Chain Managers are integral to our success. The focus of this role is to develop and implement a regional supply chain strategy that supports both group objectives and the unique needs of Smartspace, our specialist fit-out and refurbishment business. You will play a key role in leading category management, supplier development and performance management – enabling high-quality project delivery and driving continuous improvement.As our Supply Chain Manager, you will: Work closely with the Smartspace leadership team to develop and embed a Supply Chain Strategy aligned with business growth plans. Lead the roll-out of Wates’ Category Management approach, developing and delivering strategies for key categories. Evaluate supplier capabilities and capacity and align procurement strategies with future business needs. Manage supplier onboarding to ensure compliance and successful integration into Smartspace operations. Segment and manage supplier relationships through structured reviews, updates, and engagement events including conferences and awards. Monitor and report on supplier performance using Wates’ scorecard system and performance dashboards. Collaborate with other divisions to optimise group buying power and drive best value. Provide leadership to a small, capable team, ensuring development, performance reviews, and succession planning are in place. Actively participate in the Group Supply Chain & Quality functional leadership team, contributing to improvement programmes and strategic planning. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working arrangements 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 Insurance, 8% employer pension contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holiday + bank holidays and more Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth Industry-leading family leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity

Sustainability Manager

Wates are looking for a Sustainability Manager to join our Wates Fit Out team in London focussing on supporting the newly established Wates Fit Out team to deliver the Wates Group sustainability targets and deliver high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.If you are passionate about the Fit Out industry with proven skills and 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 Sustainability Managers are a valuable part of our business, driving improvements in resource efficiency, carbon reduction and increasing biodiversity whilst achieving the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental controls. Our Sustainability Managers work collaboratively with our regional Senior Leadership teams and Project Managers to ensure the sustainability requirements of our clients are met to the highest standards.As our Sustainability Manager you will: Lead the sustainability agenda in your area of responsibility and provide technical advice, guidance and support to Leadership and Project Teams. Promote environmental best practice to current standards (ISO 14001, BREEAM, Well, NABERS, PAS 2080 or similar), establish best practice and implement strategies, plans, processes and standards by working closely with the design, procurement, delivery and customer teams. Manage the external environmental consultants. Hold regular Principals Calls/Meetings with our digital consultants to track progress and any issues. Measure, share and seek improvements in performance using our Key Performance Indicator (KPI) outputs.

Proposals Manager

We’re looking for a Proposals Manager to support our growing bid pipeline in London, with a particular emphasis on high-quality bid writing emphasis and bid coordination.The role of Proposals Manager will write persuasive, creative, compelling, and focused responses for bid opportunities including presentations and other quality related activities, ensuring our submissions are compelling, compliant, and aligned with Wates’ brand and values.As a Proposals Manager, you will: Work with the Senior Proposal Manager and wider team in development responses that are attractive, concise and bring out the benefits of our offer Facilitate quality question workshops and meetings with the wider bid team to share knowledge and develop a strategy to answer quality questions Manage and communicate relevant market and competitor data Check the quality and consistency of responses in terms of themes, messages, key phrases and key words Effectively liaise with key stakeholders across the business to ensure access to accurate and up-to-date company information on structure, accounts, safety stats etc. Produce Presentations, Brochures, Marketing Material to support pre/post bid work and business developmentWHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car 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… 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.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Repairs Supervisor

🔧 Repairs Supervisor – Finsbury Park 🏙️📍 WPS ¦ 🛠️ Responsive Maintenance ¦ 💼 Leadership OpportunityAre you ready to lead with purpose and make a real impact in your community? 💪 WPS is looking for a dynamic and driven Repairs Supervisor to join our team in Finsbury Park!This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role within our WPS business, supporting the delivery of high-quality repairs and maintenance services across Voids, Disrepair, Day-to-Day Repairs and Planned Works.🌟 What You’ll Be Doing: 🚀 Supporting the Project Lead and managing a team of operatives, administrators, and subcontractors 📋 Ensuring service delivery meets contractual KPIs and exceeds customer expectations 🧰 Overseeing daily operations and resource planning 🛡️ Leading on health & safety compliance and quality control 📈 Reporting on performance, productivity, and service outcomes 💬 Liaising with clients and internal teams to maintain strong relationships✅ What We’re Looking For: 🧱 Trade background with SSSTS, Asbestos Awareness & Scaffold Inspection 🧠 Strong knowledge of housing maintenance legislation and SOR codes 💬 Excellent communication and leadership skills 💻 Confident with Microsoft Office and reporting tools 🧭 Organised, proactive, and commercially aware🎁 What You’ll Get: 💼 A key leadership role within Wates Property Services 📚 Career progression opportunities (Senior Supervisor / Contract / Ops Manager) 🎉 A supportive team and positive work culture 💰 Competitive salary and benefitsGiven 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 If you're ready to lead from the front and make a difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you! 🌟📩 Apply now or get in touch for more info – let’s build something great together at WPS!