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Commercial Administrator

Wates have an opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to join our team in our Walton-On-Thames office to engage in full administrative duties and provide ongoing support for the team in a number of key contract areas. Key Accountabilities will include: Amend and improve various Excel trackers to ensure the data can be utilised effectively for data reporting. Create and maintain information on systems and databases and manage efficient filing systems. Close down jobs on the system to ensure reports reflect current work levels. Coordinate meetings when required and greet guests and visitors. Assist with the ordering of Personal Protective Equipment as and when required. Deal with a range of administrative queries that come through to the team. General administrative duties including filing, writing and answering emails, producing letters and answering/ making calls.We are looking for an experienced Administrator who is a confident communicator, highly computer literate (Microsoft suite – Word, Excel etc) and extremely organised. The successful individual will have ideally have worked in the construction and/or maintenance industry but this is not essential.

HR Business Partner

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner / Professional with a proven track record in business partnering and building strong working relationships at a leadership level to work in our Construction business. Together we inspire better ways of creating the places, communities and businesses of tomorrow. This is our purpose, and we will only achieve our strategic objectives if we recruit and retain the best people, operating in an environment underpinned by inclusivity, diversity and opportunity.Being part of our team as a HR Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in planning and leading the process and activities to ensure that the Talent objectives are delivered and the KPI of talent retention is met.This role requires the confidence and integrity to support business partners and where required hold them to account to ensure the consistent application of our company processes and that we are managing people the right way. There will be a requirement to develop an excellent understanding of the business needs through strong interaction with the business.We are looking for someone who has experience of working in a complex and demanding environment and can challenge the status quo and drive change in a constructive and pragmatic manner.Ideally you will bring your experience of creating an inclusive workplace and demonstrating how feedback from employee surveys has been used to drive action plans to increase engagement.Alongside this, you will be organised, an excellent communicator capable of building relationships across the business and operate fairly and consistently. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please contact us at the following email address recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of the team will get in touch to discuss how we can support.

Mobile Engineer

Wates have excellent opportunity for an experienced multi skilled – electrical mobile engineer to join the team predominantly based in the Manchester area for our key client, JLL.ABOUT THE ROLEThe primary focus of this role will be to conduct planned preventative multi-disciplined maintenance and reactive works to the buildings plant, equipment, and systems, as well as respond to site engineering emergencies on behalf of our clients. There will be some installation works with the requirement to complete electrical installation and minor works certification.What is important to us is your natural communication skills to deliver high levels of customer service at all times, your ability to effectively multi-task, work to tight deadlines and problem solve on the job; whilst always promoting health & safety excellence.Having the relevant up to date qualifications and experience for your discipline is essential for your success in this role, 18th Edition wiring regulations combined with inspection and testing are essential.This is a terrific opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.Some of the other Key Accountabilities as Mobile Engineer include:• Record all reactive and PPM tasks accurately and in detail using report sheets and ensure signed by the client weekly.• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks conducted to provide safe working practices.• Supervise subcontractors effectively.• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary, plus performance related reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement within the team Van, 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, 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/

Operations Manager

We have an opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our Wates team within our Planned Maintenance division. You will be covering the South East of London and around the M25, managing a team of Project Managers and Site Managers to provide a first class service to our Clients.The role is to act as the interface between the various clients at monthly review meetings and deliver all contracts to an extremely high standard. You are required to ensure KPI’s and Health & Safety is maintained to the our expectations.Key Accountabilities will include: Responsible for all regional delivery; building and maintaining an effective and motivated team. Lead the division with a operational and commercial mindset making sure the team are aware of contract obligations and how they can influence profitability at all times Ensure that all projects are set-up with company governance maximised, production control in place and productivity regularly monitored. To work and develop relationships with all key clients to allow each contract to run in accordance with the brief and the clients high expectations. Attend all client progress meetings giving feedback, progress and all KPI data as requested. Procure work by maintaining and developing contacts in the industry, as well as have direct involvement in the strategic thinking applied to the Unit's tenders. To work with all key supply chain partners making sure all Operating Framework compliance details are in place before commencement of any projects. Monitor and approve the financial forecasts; ensuring that the best cost planning information is provided. To drive compliance and operating excellence throughout the division at all levels.To be successful in the role you will already be in an operational leadership role and have experience in successfully managing maintenance teams and projects and been accountable for all disciplines from the bidding stage; from design and planning through to handover, all within time and budget.We are looking for someone with ability to lead and influence at all levels to deliver outstanding results, successfully develop relationships to create future opportunities and have a proactive approach to risk management and value-add.