Reimagining places for people to thrive.
We are Wates, the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance company. Founded over 125 years ago, we know about the built environment. We partner with a wide range of public and private sector customers and partners to create the places, communities and businesses of tomorrow.
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Reimagining places for people to thrive
Now in our fourth generation of family ownership, we are committed to the long-term sustainability of the built environment and to making our industry more inclusive and representative of the communities we work in.
Our goals are to be more sustainable, trusted and progressive, and our people are driven by our behaviours of ‘we care’, ‘we are fair’, and ‘we look for a better way’.

Long term financial resilience
As a multi generational, family-owned business we are not driven by short term shareholder demands, but by decisions which are in the long term interest of the business.
Our owners, the Wates Family, are committed to handing over to the next generation, an even stronger, more sustainable business. This approach drives all our investment decisions and allows us to achieve progressive earnings growth and to partner with customers to deliver products and services that offer the best value for money possible.

Health and safety
Our safety strategy: Zero Harm: We’re Safer Together, has produced better results every year since it was first introduced in 2016.
It is aimed at eliminating physical and psychological harm entirely from all our workplaces. In 2022, we led the industry across all key health and safety metrics, while continuing to search for new ways to make us even safer still.

Quality
We are committed to eliminating the practical and economic impacts of any quality failures from each of our businesses, while also achieving full compliance with all relevant regulatory and legislative standards.
Our commitment to quality across the industry was demonstrated through our role in helping draft the Government’s Construction Playbook best practice guide in 2022.

Inclusion and diversity
Our ambition is to have a more diverse workforce and to be recognised as a leader in promoting diversity and inclusion in our own business and in the wider industry.
We are developing a more inclusive culture by establishing clear, non-negotiable expectations about colleagues’ behaviour and language.
We have developed award-winning inclusivity programmes to help change our culture, and we are always looking to build on that work further.

Environment
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon company and we’re working to eliminate Scope 1 and 2 carbon and waste from our business operations.
We are also collaborating with customers and suppliers to achieve reductions in Scope 3 emissions in response to rapidly developing customer demands as the net zero agenda becomes ever more important.

Innovation
We have always looked for new and better ways of meeting our customers’ needs and we are committed to developing and embracing the best new ideas that generate value and help us to tackle shared challenges.
Whether we’re cutting operating costs with optimised construction or saving energy with Passivhaus technology, we can connect you with the right answers.
Latest career opportunities
Document Controller
Location: Birmingham
Job Type: Document Control
Application Deadline: 19-04-2026
WPS have an opportunity for a Document Controller to join our Planned Maintenance team, supporting the delivery of social housing planned works projects across the West Midlands.Based in the office, you will play a key role in managing and controlling project documentation across multiple live contracts, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and accessible to project teams.This role would suit an experienced Document Controller or Administrator with strong organisational skills and experience working within construction, maintenance or social housing environments.Key Responsibilities Manage, control and maintain project documentation across multiple planned works contracts Ensure all documentation is correctly stored, issued and updated in line with company procedures Distribute controlled documents to internal teams, clients and supply chain partners Maintain accurate document registers and filing systems Support project and site teams with document queries and information requests Ensure compliance with document control processes and audit requirements Assist with reporting and tracking of project documentation status Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and commercial teamsAbout You Previous experience in a Document Controller or project administration role Experience working across multiple contracts or projects Background within construction, maintenance or social housing desirable Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident managing high volumes of documentation Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) Clear and confident communicator, able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders Able to work independently in a busy office environmentWhat’s On Offer Stable, office‑based role within planned maintenance Opportunity to work on long‑term social housing programmes Supportive team environment with clear processes Competitive salary and benefits packageGiven 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
Electrician
Location: Milton Keynes
Job Type: Engineering
Application Deadline: 19-04-2026
Electrician – Inspection & Testing📍 Milton Keynes & surrounding areas🏠 Social Housing ProjectsWPS is currently recruiting an experienced Electrician (Inspection & Testing) to work on social housing projects across the Milton Keynes area. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrician looking for stable, long-term work within the social housing sector.The RoleYou will be responsible for carrying out electrical inspection, testing, remedial works and associated electrical duties within occupied and void social housing properties, ensuring all work is completed to current regulations and high safety standards.Key Responsibilities Electrical inspection and testing in social housing properties Completing EICRs and associated certification accurately Carrying out remedial works where required Ensuring compliance with current regulations and company procedures Providing a professional and customer-focused service to tenantsEssential Requirements C&G 2382 – 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification C&G 2391 – Inspection & Testing (or equivalent) 2–3 years’ proven experience in inspection and testing Full UK driving licence Strong knowledge of current electrical regulations and standardsDesirable Gold Card (ECS) – highly advantageousWhat’s on Offer Ongoing work within social housing Consistent projects in the Milton Keynes area Opportunity to work with a well-established contractor Supportive team environmentGiven 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
Resident Liaison Officer
Location: Birmingham
Job Type: Customer Service
Application Deadline: 19-04-2026
WPS are recruiting a Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to support the delivery of planned maintenance works across social housing properties in the West Midlands.You will act as the primary point of contact for residents, working closely with Site Managers and project teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption in occupied homes.Projects will include a combination of internal and external planned works across multiple sites.Workstreams Include External works – roofing, building fabric and external refurbishments Internal works – kitchens, bathrooms, heating and internal refurbishmentsKey Responsibilities Act as the day‑to‑day point of contact for residents throughout the works programme Clearly communicate the scope, programme and access requirements of works Issue resident notifications, letters and access information Support site teams by coordinating access to properties Maintain effective communication between residents, site teams and clients Proactively manage resident expectations in live / occupied environments Log, manage and support the resolution of complaints and resident concerns Attend resident meetings, consultations and community engagement events where required Monitor resident satisfaction and feedback throughout the works Work closely with Site Managers and Project Managers to support programme deliveryAbout You Previous experience as a Resident Liaison Officer within social housing Experience working on planned maintenance projects in occupied properties Good understanding of customer care within live housing environments Strong communication and organisation skills Confident handling resident queries, access issues and low‑level complaints Able to work independently across multiple sites Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential due to site travelWhat’s On Offer Stable, long‑term role within planned maintenance Opportunity to work on large‑scale social housing programmes Supportive operational team and clear structure Competitive salary and benefits packageGiven 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
Senior Resident Liaison Officer
Location: Birmingham
Job Type: Customer Service
Application Deadline: 19-04-2026
WPS are recruiting an experienced Senior Resident Liaison Officer (Senior RLO) to support the delivery of planned maintenance programmes across the West Midlands.You will take ownership of the resident liaison function across multiple live social housing sites, ensuring excellent customer engagement while supporting operational teams to deliver works safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to residents.Projects will include a mix of internal and external planned works, delivered in occupied homes.Workstreams Include External works – roofing, building fabric and external refurbishments Internal works – kitchens, bathrooms, heating and internal refurbishmentsKey Responsibilities Set up, manage and oversee the Resident Liaison Service across planned works projects Act as the senior point of contact for residents, clients and site teams Manage and support Resident Liaison Officers / Tenant Liaison Officers across the programme Ensure a consistent, professional approach to customer care and resident communication Proactively manage resident expectations in live / occupied environments Lead on complaints management, resolutions and escalations Organise and attend resident meetings, consultations and community engagement events Work closely with Site Managers and Project Managers to support programme delivery Produce reports, updates and KPIs for internal teams and clients Champion company values and best practice across all sitesAbout You Proven experience as a Senior Resident Liaison Officer within social housing planned works Demonstrated experience managing RLO/TLO teams across multiple sites Strong understanding of internal and external planned maintenance programmes Confident dealing with residents, stakeholders and vulnerable customers Excellent communication, organisation and complaint‑handling skills Able to work across multiple locations and manage competing priorities Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential (travel across West Midlands sites required)What’s On Offer Long‑term, stable role within planned maintenance Opportunity to work on large‑scale social housing programmes High level of autonomy and senior responsibility Competitive salary and benefits packageGiven 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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