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Administrator

Here at Wates, we have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our Living Space Responsive Maintenance team based in the Coalville area.This particular role is a FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 12 MONTHS whereby you will be office-based so ideally you will be commutable to Coalville. As an administrator you will engage within the full administration process and provide on-going customer support for the team and tenants. Key Accountabilities will include: On-going management and development of multiple project trackers. Frequent contact with site management to ensure project trackers represent current job status. Create and maintain various data streams on in-house systems and databases. First line support for enquires and complaints. Overall administration duties as required by the contract. We are looking for an Administrator who is a confident communicator, computer literate with experience in Excel and trackers. Experience working in construction/facilities management/or maintenance is preferred but not essential. To be successful in this role you will be a team player who can manage their own workload, has a good attention to detail and most of all have a ‘can do’ attitude. What we offer: Competitive salary, plus performance related reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement within the team 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, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. 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

HR Analyst

Our HR team have an exciting opportunity for a skilled analyst to work as a pivotal part of the team.Reporting into the People PMO Manager, this individual will be provide analytical support to the HR business partners, HR director, and senior business stakeholders including the board.The role’s primary focus will be around transforming the way we provide people management information (MI), joining the rest of the business on its journey from manual Excel-based reporting, to automated PowerBI-based solutions. This role is critical to the delivery of the people strategy, providing our leaders with much needed live people-related insight to inform decision-making in the business.The HR Analyst will produce accurate and detailed data analysis, dashboards and reports for use in various settings including board meetings, business roadshows and external events. As well as routine MI reporting, the role often has complex, ad-hoc reporting needs which require creative and pragmatic solutions.The role also provides excellent exposure to generalist and strategic HR activity, working closely with the HR Coordinator to execute the delivery of all core people processes including talent and succession, salary review, PDR, employee engagement activity, supporting organisational change, and so on. They will act as a link between the Construction Group business (c1700 employees) and the central HR shared service, ensuring we bring the highest standards of accuracy and governance to all our people data and processes.This individual will be highly organised, solution-focused, pragmatic and driven, with excellent technical analytics skills. Versatility and adaptability will enable the HR Analyst to manage a varied workload, multi-task and deal with conflicting priorities, and will be a true team player who works collaboratively to deliver against deadlines.To be successful in the role you will have: Previous experience as HR Analyst or discipline demonstrating analytical thinking Advanced user of PowerBI Advanced Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills Knowledge of HR process delivery Knowledge of HR systems (iTrent would be an advantage) Generalist HR knowledge and/or CIPD qualifications would be an advantageThis role is part of a national team and can be based from any of our regional offices, with some occasional travel to London and other regional offices. This can be a hybrid role, with a mix of home and office working.

Operations Manager

Here at Wates, we have an opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our Living Space Responsive Maintenance team in the West Lancashire area. This role will be focussing on projects within the social housing sector so ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience of working in a similar field. Scope of works to include voids, electrics, kitchens, responsive and planned maintenance to name a few. You will be managing the contract/s as well as having the responsibility of a team to deliver the works so being able to communicate at all levels is key. Due to the nature of works the expectation is to be on site in Skelmersdale so you will need to be flexible and living in the surrounding area. 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 making sure KPIs & Health & Safety is maintained to the clients' expectations and Wates high standards at all times. Key Accountabilities will include: Responsible for all regional delivery; building and maintaining an effective and motivated team Lead the division with an operational and commercial mindset making sure the team are aware of contract obligations and how they can always influence profitability 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 particularly keen to speak to experienced Ops Managers with a repairs/planned background and having experience of working with social housing/councils etc We are looking for you to have the 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. #SMOM

Site Manager

Wates Group are looking for Site Managers to join our Residential London region building new homes and leaving a lasting legacies for communities.Wates Residential is a developer contractor; we invest, develop, build and sell quality affordable housing, either contracting or in a form of partnership with Local Authorities, Registered Providers and public bodies, such as Homes England.If you are Site Manager 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 Site Managers are a valuable part of our business, driving quality outcomes and achieving the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental controls. Site Manager work collaboratively with our Project Managers to ensure the completion of the project to the highest standard.As our Site Manager you will: Maintain accurate site record, daily diaries and weekly progress reports. Review design drawings for build-ability and co-ordination. Manage the flow of sub-contractors design information as delegated by the Project Manager to suit the programme of works on site. Assist the Project Manager and or Design Manager to produce and monitor the MIRS. Agree sub-contractors long term and short term programme and monitor performance against these programmes. Monitor and understand position against contract programme, discuss and agree recovery programmes with the Project ManagerWHAT 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, 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/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 #SMOM