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Project Planner

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-driven Planner to join Wates Construction.You’ll play a key role in developing and managing fully integrated project programmes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.If you’re passionate about great planning, collaborative working and driving performance through data-led programme control, we’d love to hear from you.About the RoleAs a Planner, you will support one or more projects through all stages of delivery: tender, preconstruction, delivery and close-out, owning the programme and shaping how we plan, track and report performance.Key responsibilities include: Develop fully integrated and resourced programmes in Asta Powerproject, aligned to scope, sequence, constraints and project strategy; maintain regular progress updates and forecasting. Work with the project team to collect site records, track progress and issue clear programme reports in line with company procedures and best practice. Liaise with internal teams and external planners/stakeholders to agree a robust baseline programme prior to works commencing and manage changes through controlled updates. Produce look-aheads, short-term programmes, claim programmes, cause-and-effect studies, labour/resource histograms and recovery plans where required. Contribute to bid planning, methodology, phasing and logistics narratives, offering clear, cost-effective planning solutions at tender stage. Support risk identification and mitigation, carry out basic delay analysis and provide programme intelligence to inform commercial positions. Review problem operations with the Project Manager and feed lessons learned into future planning and estimating. Attend project and planning meetings as needed and ensure all planning deliverables meet our internal operating procedures and quality standards. Promote a safety-first culture, challenge unsafe practice and ensure programme logic reflects safe, buildable methods and sequencing.What we’re looking for in You Solid understanding of project planning and progress reporting across construction. Experience with labour/resource planning, basic delay analysis and construction methodologies from design through commissioning. Commercial awareness with the ability to support on-time, on-budget delivery.Qualifications HNC/Degree in Construction Management, or a related discipline (desired). Planning experience across different construction sectors.Skills Proficient user of Asta Powerproject (essential). Strong MS Office skills (Word and Excel in particular). Good appreciation of contracts and their requirements.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.

Senior Digital Construction Manager

Wates are looking for a Senior Digital Construction Manager to join our construction team in Construction SouthAre you passionate about transforming the construction industry through digital innovation? As our new Senior Digital Construction Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping how we deliver projects through digital tools and technologies, ensuring compliance with industry standards whilst delivering on our clients digital requirements. If you are a Digital Construction Manager with proven technical skills looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry or a Senior Digital Construction Manager looking for a fresh new challenge 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 Senior Digital Construction Managers are a valuable part of our business. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our digital transformation efforts, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance project delivery, improve efficiency, and drive industry-leading practices. You will work closely with project teams, stakeholders, and technology partners to implement and manage digital construction processes across our portfolio of projects. As our Senior Digital Construction Manager, you will: Lead the digital construction strategy across multiple projects. Lead the implementation of digital strategies and ISO 19650 standards across projects, ensuring consistency in information management Contribute / Lead aspects of our ISO 19650 audit process through presentation of project execution Be responsible for development, coaching and mentoring of the regional Digital Construction team. Oversee the implementation and management of BIM and Digital Construction processes. Collaborate with project teams to integrate digital solutions into planning, design, and construction phases. Support the bid teams with digital expertise, ensuring our capabilities are effectively communicated to clients during PQQs and ITT tender submissions. Provide training and support to project teams on digital tools and methodologies. Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors to ensure seamless communication and project execution. Analyse project data to improve workflows and drive innovation. Be responsible for ensuring Exchange Information Requirements and Asset Information Requirements are responded to and delivered across relevant project(s) Be responsible for providing case studies relating to the projects across the region Ensure supply chain capabilities assessments are completed scored for the project Oversee consistent use of the BIM Execution Plan and other documents that have been produced for the project(s)What are we looking for? Relevant BIM Qualifications/Courses Experience implementing BIM within the construction industry. Proficient in the use Revit, Navisworks, Solibri, Viewpoint 4 Projects and COBie Preferable to have knowledge of Morta, Dalux and Power BI. A confident communicator An excellent understanding of ISO 19650 standards IFC and COBie Enthusiastic about using new technologies You bring fresh ideas and enjoy supporting others to develop their skills and capabilitiesWHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & Bonus 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/

SHE Advisor

Shape the future. Drive change. Build safer.Are you ready to challenge convention and make a genuine impact on some of our most high-profile, technically complex projects?At Wates, we’re on the lookout for a forward-thinking SHE Advisor to join our dynamic Construction Team in the West. We work across multiple sectors, pushing boundaries in design, delivery, and sustainability — and we’re looking for someone just as passionate about excellence and innovation in health, safety, and environmental leadership.ABOUT THE ROLEThis is more than just a compliance role. It’s a chance to influence how SHE is embedded at every stage of construction, from pre-con through to delivery. You’ll be supported by a diverse, collaborative team and empowered to bring new ideas to the table — all while progressing your career in a business that truly values your voice.As our SHE Advisor you will: Champion SHE best practice across multiple projects — supporting, coaching and advising teams on site. Conduct visits and reviews, identifying risk and influencing safe behaviours. Lead investigations, support RAMS reviews, and ensure incident reporting is timely and meaningful. Influence early-stage design and bid activity, driving risk awareness from the ground up. Collaborate with supply chain partners to embed Wates’ SHE standards. Share insight, innovation and learning across the business to help us continually raise the bar. 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

Commercial Manager

Wates are looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Construction Team in the South, working across multiple sectors, with the first project being a £120m MoJ scheme.If you are passionate about the commercial aspects of Construction and are 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 Commercial Managers are a valuable part of our business, and their role will encompass both work winning and the delivery of live projects whilst providing strong functional leadership, management, governance and excellence for all commercial activities pre and post contract, across either a single large project or portfolio of projects.As our Commercial Manager you will: Drive clear strategy on commercial delivery, customer engagement and repeat business whilst managing, training and developing the wider Commercial Teams. Use sound planning and project management skills to deliver multiple and complex commitments and objectives whilst consistently using financial levers to grow profitability for the portfolio and business unit Actively engage with all internal and external stakeholders and ensure that the commercial function within the business unit effectively supports the other functions such as, Design, Operations and Pre-Construction as requiredWHAT 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/