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Building Services Manager

Wates Group is seeking a Building Services Manager to join our Residential team in London. You’ll play a key role on a major residential scheme, delivering high-quality new homes to local communities.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference, while supporting excellence in mechanical and electrical (M&E) services delivery.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Building Services Manager, you will support the operations team by ensuring first-class sustainable M&E performance, while complying with Wates Group’s Operating Framework and corporate policies. Your focus will be on leadership, value creation, and delivering best-in-class building services.Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the engineering workforce delivering hard M&E services, compliance, and Operating Framework (OF) delivery. Support the planning and delivery of extra works and M&E/fabric-related projects. Monitor and manage M&E programme alignment with the Wates Residential construction schedule. Organise and lead M&E progress meetings; liaise with operational site teams and external stakeholders. Lead mobilisation of new buildings across a dynamic property portfolio, including due diligence, risk assessments, and dilapidation surveys. Ensure company policies and procedures are consistently applied across the region.We are looking for an experienced and driven professional with proven experience managing MEP projects valued at £15m or more. Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate technical teams. Expertise in building services compliance and health & safety regulations. A proactive approach to problem-solving and stakeholder communication and knowledge of M&E systems in residential construction.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.

Data Analyst

At Wates, we’re building more than just structures — we’re building smarter, more informed ways of working.We’re looking for a Data Analyst to join our Procurement Team in Newbury. This is a pivotal role supporting our Construction Procurement Strategy, ensuring the right data is in the right hands — at the right time.We’re a business that believes in doing things the right way — and that includes how we use our data. You’ll be part of a team that’s forward-thinking, supportive, and always looking for better ways to deliver for our hiring managers, partners, and clients.Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months As our Data Analyst you will: Transform data from platforms like COINS, iTrent, Salesforce, Intuita, and others into meaningful reports, dashboards, and insights. Support senior stakeholders with the information they need to make confident, evidence-led decisions. Collaborate with Procurement Managers, Project Teams, and the wider business to ensure data consistency and accuracy. Provide analytical input into major initiatives — from supply chain strategy to sustainability and spend analysis. Act as a trusted point of contact for data queries, ensuring quality and clarity in everything we report. Help drive continuous improvement across procurement through smart, strategic analysis.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, 12 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.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

Head of Communications and Marketing – Construction

Wates Group is looking for a Head of Communications & Marketing to join our Construction division. This national role will have overall responsibility for communications – internal and external – and marketing, for Wates’ construction division, which includes the company’s construction and fit out businesses (Wates Construction, Wates Smartspace and Wates Fit Out). Operating across the UK with public and private sector partners, the construction business works in a number of sectors, including custodial, education, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and blue light, while the fit out businesses work for a huge range of customers, from banks and retailers to commercial offices and public sector bodies. With more than 80 live sites at any one time, an annual turnover of more than £1bn and about 1,000 employees, this division forms a significant part of the wider Wates Group. As a member of the Board, the role holder will support and advise its Executive Managing Director and will have overall responsibility for employee communications, media relations, PR, crisis and issue management, digital and social media, in-person and virtual event management and marketing to position for work winning. The role holder will utilise data driven insights and both internal and external feedback to drive activity and interventions in support of improving customer and employee experience. ABOUT THE ROLEAs our Head of Communications & Marketing, you will: Lead employee communications within the Construction division, including support for internal change programmes. Advise and support the Executive Managing Director and his Board to create compelling communications that build employee engagement and boost employee net promoter scores. Oversee media relations, social media and public relations activities for the Construction businesses, as well as developing communications that build and maintain a strong reputation with local and central government. Work closely with business development to craft marketing strategies, campaigns, events and awards to boost brand awareness and support work winning for national sectors. Manage third-party agencies and track performance to ensure return on investment. Act as the functional lead for the communications and marketing team within the Construction businesses and represent the division on the functional leadership team for the Wates Group. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car 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 customisable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WatesGroup) Industry leading family leave benefits to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

Resident Liaison Officer

Here at Wates we have an opportunity for a Resident Liaison Officer to join our WPS team on a FIXED TERM CONTRACT until the end of the year. You will be working with one of our existing social housing providers covering the South Derbyshire area working closely with the team to help deliver planned works.Works to include kitchens, bathrooms, roofing replacements and electrical works.Given the nature of the role we require you to have a driving license as your time will be spent on site and the offices in the South Derby area. Key Accountabilities will include: Acting as the main point of contact for residents, prioritising their needs and addressing concerns throughout the site works. The role focuses on fostering a safe, secure, and positive living environment while working closely with site staff to minimise disruptions. Clear, proactive communication and meticulous planning will ensure scheduled access to residents’ homes, building trust and delivering a seamless, customer-centric experience during the works. Set up, undertake and manage the Tenant/Customer/Resident Liaison Service across multiple sites. Attend regular client representative and tenant meetings to ensure highest level of customer service is provided at all times. Manage the Tenant’s Complaints procedures as a point of escalation. Maintain and update the on-site Database to reflect on-going works. Organise and host regular surgeries to address residents’ queries, concerns, and feedback. Maintain a structured complaints procedure and handle disputes and damage claims promptly and fairly.Ideally you will be an experienced RLO with a proven track record of successfully managing the workload across planned maintenance programmes however other working fields as a RLO will be considered. Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo an Enhanced and Barred Lists 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