Build
We build great places for people to live and work in today, and develop solutions to meet the challenges of tomorrow
Our passion is delivering truly sustainable buildings that enhance people’s lives and the wider community. Whether building schools, hospitals, homes or offices, our commitment to innovation means we work tirelessly to provide the best solution to whatever unique challenges our customers might face.
new homes built in 2022
homes in planning and development
17 new schools under construction
![Wellington Place](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/511253_N68_medium_deep-375x205.jpg)
Innovation is everything
Whichever project we work on, we believe we can always find a better way to do things.
This means we try new technologies and innovative ways of working to create buildings that are more sustainable, and provide the best value for money possible for our customers.
This is because we believe that better buildings create healthier and more productive communities – and we are proud to help bring these about.
SERVICES
How we help
![We are a major construction contractor working across the public and private sector](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/wellington-place-with-man-375x165.png)
Construction
We are passionate about building a better tomorrow for everybody, through the work we do and the social value we bring to projects.
![We are a major construction contractor working across the public and private sector](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/wellington-place-with-man-375x165.png)
![Aspen Grove](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/531121_Aspen_Grove_Sept_22_N55_hires_featured-375x211.jpg)
Residential Partnerships
We are meeting housing needs through partnerships and expertise for both the public and private sector.
![Aspen Grove](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/531121_Aspen_Grove_Sept_22_N55_hires_featured-375x211.jpg)
![Our fitout and refurbishment business works on a range of innovative project across all sectors](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Leatherhead_N144_hires-375x250.jpg)
Fit out and refurbishment
We provide high-quality fit-out and refurbishment services to private and public sector customers across the UK.
![Our fitout and refurbishment business works on a range of innovative project across all sectors](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Leatherhead_N144_hires-375x250.jpg)
![Using innovation and modern methods of construction to deliver engineering services for construction](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/R_210127_N136_hires-375x250.jpg)
Engineering
We provide high quality engineering services for the built environment sector including mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
![Using innovation and modern methods of construction to deliver engineering services for construction](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/R_210127_N136_hires-375x250.jpg)
SECTORS
Who we help
Projects
![Wellington Place high quality commercial office development in Leeds](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/511253_N20_medium-375x250.jpg)
11 and 12 Wellington Place, Leeds
The intention for 11 & 12 Wellington Place was to create two landmark buildings in the heart of Leeds City Centre.
Commercial![Sandwell Aquatics Centre](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/502034_N47_hires_1920-375x187.jpg)
Sandwell Aquatics Centre, Smethwick
Delivering a world class sporting venue and a community legacy. Sandwell Aquatics Centre has been built to host one of the largest international sporting events of 2022.
Sport and Leisure![Astrazeneca Sterile Production Plant](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/maccles-field-hero_1442x635_acf_cropped_featured-375x211.jpg)
Sterile Production Plant – AstraZeneca
We are part of the team currently on site at the AstraZeneca Macclesfield Campus.
Science and Technology![Havering 12 estates regeneration programme](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Wates-Residential-havering-press-release-375x124.jpg)
LB of Havering Joint Venture Regeneration
A 12 year joint venture partnership to breathe new life into the community of Havering.
Residential![Daedalus Village, Gosport](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/13279_N549_hires-375x251.jpg)
Homes England partnership at Daedalus Village, Gosport
New 200 home seafront home development on preserved historic military complex.
Residential![Abbey Road, Camden](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/7980_N378_hires-375x253.jpg)
LB of Camden Residential Development in Abbey Road
A redevelopment project focused on the area around Abbey Road and Belsize Road in Kilburn, London.
Residential![We collaborate with our customers, working on sustainable, innovative designs that transform retail spaces](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/R_221214_N37_medium_deep-375x205.jpg)
Marks & Spencer stores fit out
We have been working for Marks & Spencer (M&S) for over 20 years, delivering over 1,000 store refurbishment and fit out projects across the M&S full range of stores, including clothing & home and foodhalls.
Retail and the high street![](https://www.wates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/07224453-3ece-487f-ac76-867a41ffad14-375x242.jpg)
Aintree, Fire and Rescue station & training academy
Our fifth project with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS), the new Fire and Rescue station and Training Academy and National Resilience Centre of Excellence is being constructed right in the heart of Aintree.
Emergency ServicesOur expertise
CAREERS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Want to be part of our team?
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Market Harborough
Job Type: Commercial
Application Deadline: 16-08-2024
Wates are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Major Projects Team in the Leicestershire region focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.If you are passionate about the commercial aspects of 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.This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.ABOUT THE ROLEOur Assistant Quantity Surveyors are a valuable part of our business, providing support to the Quantity Surveyors in the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting. Assistant Quantity Surveyors work collaboratively with our customers and industry specialists with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will be involved in:· Procurement of materials, equipment and subcontract works – undertaking commercial assessment of quotes received and ensure the timely placement of orders to facilitate project delivery and ensure business objectives are met.· Commercial management of smaller sub-contract packages, ensuring all contractual processes are completed on time including measurement and valuation of sub-contract applications.· Complete agreed record keeping in relation to the project, whilst monitoring and handling payments in relation to plant, materials and labour.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…· 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. 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.
Commercial Manager
Location: Finsbury Park
Job Type: Commercial
Application Deadline: 16-08-2024
We have an opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our Wates team within our Responsive Maintenance division covering various contracts. The successful candidate will provide strong functional leadership, management, governance and excellence for all commercial activities pre and post contract across a portfolio of programmes. The role specifically covers both work winning and the operational delivery of projects. You will be based out of our Finsbury Park office.Key Accountabilities will include: Budget responsibility, commercial management and client commercial liaison for applicable contract(s) Manage and oversee Assistant / Quantity Surveyors in all line-manager duties. Manage Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process for your contract(s) to be review and signed off by RCM in accordance with CVR timetable. Lead commercially in the monthly Contract Review Meetings (CRM’s) with Operations Manager. Assist Senior Management in tender adjudication. Liaise with buying department to ensure that relevant material prices are procured.We are looking for a proactive and experienced Commercial Manager who has worked in a similar maintenance industry.To be successful in this role you will have the ability to lead and develop a highly talented and motivated commercial team as well as build excellent relationships with other business functions, customers, consultants and the supply chain.
Project Manager
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Operational
Application Deadline: 16-08-2024
Wates are looking for a Project Manager to join our Construction Team in the Yorkshire Region.If you are Project 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 ROLE:Our Project Managers are a valuable part of our business, the focus of this role will be to provide visible leadership, insight, direction and foresight in the safe and profitable delivery of schemes, while also providing excellent customer satisfaction and successfully develop a team.As our Project Manager you will:· Develop, control, and ensure delivery against the project budgets including profit, preliminaries and procurements. Implement detailed programmes and schedules which allow accurate monitoring and reporting of progress· Secure and manage the appropriate resources to deliver the project / scheme effectively and efficiently in a professional manner to ensure successful delivery within project constraints.· Implement and manage the development of the Project Quality Plan, Trade Quality Plans, and Defect rectification procedures· Ensure there is a successful and smooth handover of the project, including support to customer/ end user throughout the handover process.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…· 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. 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.
Senior Secretary
Location: Rotherhithe
Job Type: Clerical & Administration
Application Deadline: 16-08-2024
Wates are looking for a Senior Secretary to join our Construction Team in our London office focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.If you are passionate about construction 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 ROLEAs our Senior Secretary you will: Be responsible for complex diary management, answering calls/ responding to emails and organising travel arrangements Prepare draft correspondence on more complex / technical matters for review Attend meetings to conduct minutes, collate and submit expenses, create and maintain efficient systems as well as other duties required to support the Construction TeamWHAT 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.
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