Building
Technology

Using building information modelling and digital engineering to build for the future

Using technology, innovation and next level engineering to drive efficiency and sustainability.

Our modern approach to construction is driving change across the industry. By adopting technologies such as building information modelling (BIM), digital engineering and virtual reality into our projects we can improve our processes and create a better experience for customers and end users.

Using building performance engineering helps keep buildings cost effective and environmentally friendly

Building performance engineering

We help to transform your living and working environments, making them usable and comfortable with lower environmental impact. By minimising energy demands we can improve the experience of the occupants and drive down operating costs.

We also ensure that the internal environments within these spaces are positively contributing to people’s health and wellbeing.  


We use virtual reality to help design and develop our construction projects

INNOVATION, COLLABORATION AND CREATIVITY

Bringing a building to life

Digital engineering acts as the glue to our integrated approach, enabling us to use the virtual world to optimise what we build in the real world. It inspires innovation and creates a platform for our projects to become information rich, have a reduced environmental impact, and be delivered faster and safer as a result.

We use technology to help our customers envisage, develop and engage with their projects from the outset.


Using smart technology in buildings helps improve efficiency and performance

IMPROVING A BUILDING’S VALUE

Smart building technologies

Covering a broad range of principles, topics and technologies, we employ smart building technology to improve energy efficiency, optimise building performance and to provide an enhanced occupant experience. This helps to achieve net zero operational carbon buildings.

We are experts in the use of smart enabled products and devices that are carefully selected from technology partners to meet the customer’s bespoke requirements and budget. The result is a connected solution, engineered to your needs and able to integrate with any third-party application or software platform.  

Our Innovation Network connects our smart technology suppliers with our project customers

CONNECTING YOU WITH INNOVATIVE SUPPLIERS

Pushing sustainability further

Our in-house innovation network portal was setup to provide our customers with access to sustainable technology providers, all vetted and pre-approved by our experts.

This technology marketplace can help you on your journey to create truly inspiring net zero carbon buildings.

CAREERS IN ENGINEERING

Want to be part of our team?

Electrical Qualifying Supervisor

Location: Redditch

Job Type: Engineering

Application Deadline: 23-06-2025

Here at Wates we have an opportunity for a Electrical Supervisor to join our Living Space Responsive team in the Midlands area. The patch itself consists of Redditch, Birmingham, Derby, Leicester and Milton Keynes so you will need to be comfortable with travel. You will be managing a team of operatives and working closely with a number of social housing providers to oversee planned, responsive and void electrical works ensuring they are done to a high standard and inline with compliance. In order to be considered for this role you need to have a full clean driving license as well as either a NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical or equivalent, as well as Current Edition Regulation Requirements and Full Test & Inspect qualificationsKey Accountabilities will include: Ensure high quality service is provided with the management of the work scheduling in accordance with company procedures, standards and SLAs Represent Wates at client and resident performance meetings as requested by the Operations Manager Manage the responsive repairs function to ensure consistent performance against targets Effective and efficient management of material costs and ensure that all are following correct processes and procedures Monitor quality of work through inspection, inspection reports, analysis of key performance indicators and analysis of customer satisfaction surveys. Lead, manage and contribute to the development of your team and determine optimum employment levels to comply with the provision of the serviceWe are looking for you to already have the relevant experience to fulfil the above role requirements. You could be an electrician looking to step alternatively already be in a supervisory role.You will have NVQ3, AM2, 18th Edition, BS 2391 electrical test and inspect qualifications. Responsive Maintenance/\Planned or Voids experience is essential for this role.To be successful in the role you also be an excellent communicator with the ability to problem solve, multi task and work to tight deadlines.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



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