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Principal Facade Manager

Wates Construction are looking for a Principal Façade Manager to join our team across the Midlands and Home Counties focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.If you are passionate about design, working within a team environment and 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 Principal Façade Managers are a valuable part of our business, bringing specialist expertise to the design, procurement and delivery of façade packages; increasing our margin by helping the Business Unit and project manage risk and opportunity on the façade packages.The role will be based within the Construction business but will be expected to provide support and assistance outside the Construction unit to other operational business units.As our Principal Façade Manager, you will: Ensure all main contracts or sub contracts comply with current legislation, regulation and Group policy. Ensure that the façade function within the business unit effectively supports the operation team in the implementation of our SHE policies. Work on key projects to ensure that we maximise value and determine a strategy for how we can intelligently make money out of the façade packages. Provide support to the site teams to enable them to manage the performance of their façade suppliers/manufacturers and installers through project delivery stages and through to package completion (including testing and commissioning) Contribute to the development of business unit and Group wide strategies for facades covering design, procurement/supply chain, operational delivery and future directions for the business to consider and develop with respect to façade works. Monitor the supply chain’s performance for Wates and their performance within the wider market. Identify any issues that may impact their performance for Wates. 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… One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group) 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/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.Please note that candidates represented by Agencies will not be considered at this time.

Resident Engineer

Wates have excellent opportunity for an experienced Resident Engineer to join the team based on-site at our client’s site London School of Economics wear the primary focus of the role will be to carry out planned preventative mechanically / heating biased maintenance and reactive works, to building plant, equipment and systems as well as respond to site engineering emergencies.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.Having the relevant qualifications and experience for your discipline is essential for your success in this role however, what is most important to us is your effective communication skills which always enable delivery of prominent levels of customer service. You will also be confident is your proven ability to effectively multi-task, work to tight deadlines and work in a team to problem solve on the job; whilst always promoting health & safety excellence.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 Resident 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.This is a fantastic opportunity to work on an on a single site, however there will be requirements to conduct at some other site occasionally.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 5% employers’ contribution, 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/

Administrator

Wates are looking for an Administrator to join their team in Thetford. You will engage within the full administration process and provide ongoing support for the team in a number of areas.If you are passionate about 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.ABOUT THE ROLEOur Administrators are a valuable part of our team playing a pivotal role in supporting our day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless communication between various departments and providing exceptional support to our team members and clients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of our operations, contributing to the smooth running of our projects.As our Administrator you will: Creating and maintaining information on systems and databases and managing efficient filing systems. Coordinating meetings when required including minute taking and calendar management Dealing with a range of administrative queries that come through to the team. General administrative duties including filing, faxing and photocopying.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car * Travel covered to any of our sites* Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group) Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.(*Subject to role…….)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 or to discuss career opportunities in strict confidence, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly 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.

FRA Supervisor

We have an opportunity for a FRA Supervisor to join our Wates team within our Responsive Maintenance division. You will be working out of our Enfield office on one of our social housing contracts, delivering reactive maintenance to our residents.Key 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 serviceYou must have a full UK driving licence.To be successful in the role you must also be an excellent communicator with the ability to problem solve, multi task and work to tight deadlines. Prior responsive maintenance experience is crucial to the role. You must also have your SSSTS qualification as a minimum.