Reimagining places
for people to thrive.

We are one of the UK’s leading family-owned
development, building and property maintenance companies.

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£2.18bn

Turnover (2023)

6,000

Employees (2024)

£225m

Social value generated (2023)

45%

Reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions against a 2019 baseline

WHO WE HELP

Inspiring better ways of creating the places, communities and businesses of tomorrow

Supporting the public and private sectors

Projects

Our customers

Wellington Place high quality commercial office development in Leeds

11 and 12 Wellington Place, Leeds

The intention for 11 & 12 Wellington Place was to create two landmark buildings in the heart of Leeds City Centre.

Commercial

Hounsome Fields, Basingstoke

Achieving planning consent and the subsequent land sale of Hounsome Fields in Basingstoke was a standout highlight for us in 2017.

Residential
Using our national experience to improve community healthcare at a local level

Abbey Road Community Health Hub

The 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.

Healthcare
We are a trusted partner of the Department for Education, helping them deliver net zero carbon schools

Edgar Wood Academy Secondary School

The 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.

Education
Using modern methods of construction to design and build sustainable sports facilities

Braywick Leisure Centre

Braywick Park is a new, state of the art leisure centre constructed as a replacement for the Magnet Leisure Centre.

Sport and Leisure
Cardiff Living Project

Cardiff Council Residential Partnership

Cardiff Living is an exciting development partnership between Wates Residential and the City of Cardiff Council.

Residential
Emergency service fit-out

Fire Station Refurbishment For Cheshire

We deliver complex and time sensitive projects in live working environments.

Emergency Services
Havering 12 estates regeneration programme

LB of Havering Joint Venture Regeneration

A 12 year joint venture partnership to breathe new life into the community of Havering.

Residential

Brent Housing Retrofit Pilot

Exceeding energy performance certificate targets in Brent.

Residential
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Careers

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Administrator

Location: Leicester

Job Type: Clerical & Administration

Application Deadline: 07-03-2025

Here at Wates, we have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our Living Space Responsive Maintenance team based in the North West Leicestershire area. As an administrator you will engage within the full administration process and provide on-going customer support for the team and tenants. Key Accountabilities will include: On-going management and development of multiple project trackers. Frequent contact with site management to ensure project trackers represent current job status. Create and maintain various data streams on in-house systems and databases. First line support for enquires and complaints. Overall administration duties as required by the contract. We are looking for an Administrator who is a confident communicator, computer literate with experience in Excel and trackers. Experience working in construction/facilities management/or maintenance is preferred but not essential. To be successful in this role you will be a team player who can manage their own workload, has a good attention to detail and most of all have a ‘can do’ attitude. What we offer: Competitive salary, plus performance related reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement within the team Extensive corporate benefits including, Pension, Health and Wellness programme, 22 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. Wates are committed to the fair treatment of people with criminal records, including employees and potential employees. We ensure that our recruitment, promotion, and retention activity does not treat people less favourably because of an offending background. 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

Digital Communications Executive

Location: Leatherhead

Job Type: Marketing & Communications

Application Deadline: 24-03-2025

As a Digital Communications Executive, you will play a key role in our marketing and communications team, using your technical expertise to enhance digital campaigns and optimise user experience. You will develop high-converting landing pages, manage digital automations, and track performance through data-driven insights.Key Responsibilities: Implement and optimise digital automations using HubSpot and other platforms Develop and manage landing pages with a focus on UX and conversion rates Maintain and update digital channels, including the website, intranet and HubSpot Optimise content for SEO, engagement and user experience Execute and monitor digital campaigns, using data to refine performance Organise and manage marketing assets efficiently Produce reports and metrics to measure campaign successYou have experience in digital marketing and campaign management, with a strong understanding of SEO, website optimisation and email marketing. You are proficient in HubSpot or similar marketing automation tools and take a data-driven approach to marketing, using analytics to optimise performance, improve conversion rates and enhance user experience. You understand how to create and execute nurture campaigns that support lead generation and opportunity management, ensuring prospects are effectively engaged throughout the customer journey. You have a strategic mindset, able to identify opportunities for automation and process improvements that drive efficiency and impact. Attention to detail is key, and you can apply brand guidelines effectively while ensuring consistency across all digital touchpoints. A degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field is an advantage.Key skills: Digital marketing and campaign execution CMS management UX design and conversion rate optimisation Email marketing and automation Data analysis and reportingJoin us and be part of our success story at Wates! WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary and profit share scheme Flexible working  Extensive benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employer’s 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.  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

IT Business Analyst

Location: Finsbury Park

Job Type: IT Infrastructure

Application Deadline: 19-02-2025

We have a fantastic opportunity for an IT Business Analyst to join our Wates Property Services (WPS) team based our Finsbury Park office or Leatherhead.Reporting into the IT Senior Business Analyst, you will work across projects and programmes to identify business problems and opportunities; analysing, documenting, and validating requirements to then define and implement suitable IT and business solutions for the WPS business which provides Housing Maintenance, Fit Out and Refurbishment, and Facilities Management to a range of customers and clients.We are looking for a qualified IT Business Analyst with experience of undertaking a full end-to-end role on multiple or complex projects/programmes. You will have a strong understanding of business analysis techniques and delivering methodologies such as Waterfall.To be successful in this role you will be a collaborative and effective communicator with the ability to interact with stakeholders of all levels as well as the skills to breakdown complex problems and manage projects through to successful completion.The IT Business Analyst key accountabilities will include: Plan and manage the analysis tasks throughout a project using a range of best practice analysis tools to elicit, document, analyse and validate functional and non-functional requirements Manage requirements throughout the end-to-end lifecycle, ensuring that there is traceability at all stages Work closely with internal IT teams and external 3rd party suppliers to design, test and implement suitable solutions Support detailed test planning and execution activitiesWHAT 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.  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

Roofer

Location: Skelmersdale

Job Type: Trades and Labour

Application Deadline: 07-03-2025

Here at Wates, we have an opportunity for a Roofer to join our Living Space Responsive team within the Skelmersdale area. In this role as a roofer, you will be working in conjunction with one of our existing social housing partners so being able to build rapport with people is key. Key Accountabilities will include: Undertake repair/renewal roofing works Communicate effectively with the scheduler, residents and line manager Work safely and in compliance with Health & Safety and safeguarding requirements Remain up-to-date with technical and legal requirements of skill area Work in partnership with other operatives to complete repairs when required Complete work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken, via a PDA We are looking for you to be an experienced roofer and have the skills to deliver small projects and repair work. Ideally you will have experience within the housing maintenance sector, but this is not a must. You will also have relevant trade qualifications and a full UK driving license. To be successful in the role you will be an effective communicator with the ability to problem solve and multitask. 

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