Reimagining places
for people to thrive.
We are one of the UK’s leading family-owned
development, building and property maintenance companies.
We are one of the 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 acquires Liberty, enhancing property repairs and heating services, adding 1,100 employees to strengthen its social housing expertise.
01 Oct 2024Wates Group today announces highest-ever turnover and underlying profit in the company’s 127-year history.
26 Mar 2024Careers
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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