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Senior Sustainability Advisor

SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY ADVISOR Wates are seeking a talented Senior Sustainability Advisor to play a key role in delivering the Wates Group Environmental Sustainability Plan by identifying energy and carbon hot spots, driving improvements, and implementing initiatives across the Wates Group portfolio that will result in carbon emissions reduction. The role holder will also support annual reporting on our carbon and energy performance.The successful candidate will engage with our projects and supply chain to reduce our carbon emissions in line with our science-based targets. This will involve working with our supply chain partners to identify new low carbon solutions, produce EPDs and set science-based targets. The role will also be responsible for producing awareness campaign materials, undertaking audits, and providing costed recommendations to drive carbon emissions reductions.Other Sustainability and Environmental Professionals will support the role to conduct compliance audits and report into the Head of Energy and CarbonThis is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.AS OUR SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY ADVISOR YOU WILL: Conducting energy, carbon and environmental audits and inspections on our construction sites and with Providing support and guidance to projects and departments on environment and sustainability matters Liaison with procurement, Supply Chain, and commercial teams to engage our supply chain and drive carbon reduction measures with a focus on SBTi supplier target. Reporting and measuring our environmental impact of projects and Business Units with a particular focus on carbon and energy reporting for SBTi published targets.The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of international standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 50001, BS EN 16247 and application of Environmental Management Systems, and an understanding of carbon accounting, SBTi and GHG protocol and be able to translate these into practical sustainability solutions that can be implemented by projects. You will be Degree qualified in Environmental Science or Management, Engineering (construction related), or Architecture (or equivalent), and ideally a Graduate Member of a relevant professional body (ICE, IEMA, CIWM, IOA, ICE, CIBSE).This role can be based in either the London or Midlands with some travel and is a mix of office and site based.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & bonus Flexible working 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. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Wates are looking for a Project Surveyor to join our construction team in the North East focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.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 Project Surveyors are a valuable part of our business, where they lead the team on a project or cluster of packages having full accountability for the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting. Project Surveyors take the lead; working collaboratively with our customers and industry specialists with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.As our Project Surveyor you will:· Manage the project commercial team ensuring all Wates Main Contract obligations are met and process obligations are complete with particular reference to Procurement, Sub-contract orders, Managing Supply Chain, Measurements and Valuations, Contractual Notices and Valuing Change· Complete and submit Monthly Cost Reports, Procurement Strategy Updates and Internal/External Progress Reports alongside developing and implementing internal and external tender stage and delivery strategies· Agree external valuations upstream/downstream to maintain a positive project cashflow and produce and agree main and subcontract final accountsWHAT 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.#QS

Senior Sustainability & Environment Advisor

Wates are looking for a Senior Sustainability and Environment Advisor to join our London Construction Team focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.If you are passionate about construction with proven technical skills 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 Senior Sustainability and Environment Advisors are a valuable part of our onsite teams, driving our sustainability agenda and ensuring that our projects meet the highest environmental standards. You will work closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable practices that align with Wates Group’s core values and strategic objectives.AS OUR SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR YOU WILL: Develop, implement, and monitor sustainability strategies across multiple construction projects, ensuring alignment with Wates Group’s environmental goals. Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to promote sustainable construction practices. Facilitate environmental awareness training and workshops. Ensure all projects comply with relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and industry standards. Provide guidance and support to project teams on environmental best practices. 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 consultants to track progress and any issues. Measure, share and seek improvements in performance using our Key Performance Indicator (KPI) outputs.WHAT 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, 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/

Board Assistant

Wates is currently looking for a Board Assistant to report to the Executive Managing Director – Construction. In this role, you will oversee the Board of Directors, providing comprehensive business secretarial services, coordinating activities among Board members, and ensuring the company's compliance with statutory obligations.As our Board Assistant, some of your key responsibilities will include: Provide comprehensive company secretarial support to Board members, including preparing timely documentation and critical business reports. Facilitate Board and Committee meetings by preparing agendas, setting deadlines, recording notes, and ensuring follow-up on actions. Manage all aspects of the Board meeting lifecycle, including planning, task coordination, and handling key queries. Co-ordinate with various departments to collect, organise, and present information, supporting corporate governance initiatives and updates.We are looking for a candidate with a strong understanding of the UK Companies Act, corporate governance codes, and relevant regulatory frameworks, coupled with experience in a company secretarial role. Proficiency in using secretarial software like Diligent Board and Microsoft Office is essential. The ideal candidate will excel in minuting meetings, communicating effectively at all levels, and managing relationships with external advisors. They should be a highly skilled multitasker, capable of prioritising their workload within tight deadlines, and possess strong critical thinking, strategic problem-solving abilities, and confident interpersonal skills. Leading with honesty and integrity is key.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & Profit Share Flexible working 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 + your Birthday off + 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.