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Senior Planner

Wates Construction are looking for a Senior Planner to join our Construction Team in the South where we are focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.If you are passionate about working within a team environment, have proven analytical and planning skills 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 Senior Planners are a valuable part of our business, the focus of this role is to provide an effective and professional planning and programming services for pre-contract and project teams.As our Senior Planner you will:· Instigate and monitor a balanced suite of performance measurement criteria throughout a project’s lifecycle· Ensure proper integration of design and procurement elements of programmes with construction· Produce integrated tender programme and method statement and present proposals to settlement meeting· Change management: review programme effect of changes and advise on EOT issues· Produce schedules as well as obtain and analyse quotes for all time-related preliminariesWHAT 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. 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

Fleet Project Manager

🚛 Fleet Project ManagerTelematics Rollout & Procurement12‑month Fixed‑Term Contract, Full Time📍 National role – Hybrid working with weekly travel to sites🏢 Main office: Finsbury Park (Northern base)📌 Key locations: Manchester, Liverpool, London, South Wales, Havant🚗 Travel: Weekly site travel (approx. once per week)🔷 The OpportunityWe’re looking for an experienced Fleet Project Manager to lead a nationwide telematics rollout across a fleet of 1,700 vehicles.This is a hands‑on delivery role, responsible for orchestrating the transition to a new telematics and camera supplier — managing installations, coordinating locations and stakeholders, and embedding the foundations for a driver behaviour improvement programme.The rollout is already underway (several hundred vehicles completed, with ~500 by month end), so you’ll step into a live, high‑profile programme with clear momentum and visibility.🎯 What You’ll Be Doing🚀 Telematics Rollout (Primary Focus) Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of a national telematics and camera changeover programme Coordinate install schedules across multiple depots and regions, minimising vehicle downtime Act as the central point between sites, managers, drivers, and installation partners Own planning, communications, and logistics to ensure a smooth and consistent rollout Transition from hardware installation into software utilisation and insight generation Support the launch of driver behaviour monitoring and coaching initiatives🔄 Change, Communication & Engagement Develop and deliver clear, practical rollout communications for managers and drivers Engage frontline teams to ensure understanding, buy‑in, and adoption Work closely with Fleet, Operations, HSE, IT, HR and suppliers to remove blockers Support policy updates relating to telematics usage and driver safety📊 Data, Safety & Benefits Realisation Ensure accurate capture and use of telematics data post‑installation Support improvements in driver safety, fuel usage, idling, and compliance Track progress against rollout milestones, benefits, and KPIs Provide updates to senior stakeholders on delivery and outcomes✅ About YouExperience & Background Proven experience in project management within time‑bound, operational environments Fleet management and telematics experience is essential Understanding of driver behaviour monitoring and fleet safety programmes Comfortable managing national, multi‑site rollouts with multiple stakeholdersSkills & Strengths Strong planning, coordination, and communication skills Confident working with depot managers, drivers, suppliers, and senior leaders Pragmatic, organised, and delivery‑focused Able to balance structure with pace in a live operational environmentQualifications Formal project management qualifications are beneficial but experience is keyGiven the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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