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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

⭐ Assistant Quantity Surveyor 📍 West Midlands🏢 WPSWe’re looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our WPS team in the West Midlands — supporting our Site and Project Surveyors across pre‑ and post‑contract activities, commercial functions and contract reporting. If you’re eager to grow your commercial career and love working as part of a supportive team, this role is for you! 💼✨What you’ll be doing 💡 🔐 Carry out regular site safety samples and build confidence reviewing subcontractor safety checks. 👥 Take ownership of your PDRs, training, and personal development. 🎯 Review objectives with your line manager and keep your action plans up to date. 📏 Complete on‑site measurements/take‑offs and maintain accurate commercial records. 🧾 Support with valuation, cost tracking, day works, and understanding contract obligations. 🤝 Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues, helping us deliver a great Wates experience. 📊 Learn how our commercial processes and M&V cycles work to support monthly CVRs.What we’re looking for 🌱 🎓 Working towards or already holding an industry‑accredited construction/commercial degree. 📚 Basic knowledge of construction methods, measurement & valuation, cost control, contract records and procurement. 🤝 Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across site, supply chain and PQS/design teams. 📈 A genuine interest in developing commercial skills and growing within WPS.Why join WPS?At Wates, people are at the heart of what we do. You’ll join a friendly, community‑minded business with real opportunities to learn, grow and shape your career. 🌟📩 Apply todayReady to take the next step? Apply today and help us deliver a safe, efficient and customer‑first repairs service. ✉️🔗

Commercial Administrator

⭐ Commercial Administrator 📍 West Midlands🏢 WPSWe’re looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Commercial Administrator to join our WPS team in the West Midlands! If you love organisation, accuracy and being the go‑to support for a busy commercial function, this role is a great fit. 💼✨What you’ll be doing 📋You’ll play a key part in keeping our commercial processes running smoothly, including: 🧾 Inputting schedule of rate items into the client system 📤 Producing & sending subcontractor pre‑works schedules of rates 🧠 Preparing scoping and pricing documents for checking 🔄 Inputting variations into the client system ✔️ Checking & processing subcontractor applications 💸 Releasing pre‑agreed invoices within our financial system (COINS) 🔍 Tracking & resolving post‑inspection queries 📥 Coding new orders from booking sheets, photos & subcontractor invoices before passing to the QS 🧮 Creating client invoices and liaising with their payroll team to ensure timely paymentWhat we’re looking for 🌟 Someone who is organised, accurate and confident using systems A great communicator who can build good working relationships A team player who enjoys supporting others and maintaining smooth processesWhy join WPS?You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly and growing team where your work genuinely makes a difference. At Wates, we care about people, development and giving you the tools to succeed. 🌱💙📩 Apply todayReady to take the next step? Apply today and help us deliver a safe, efficient and customer‑first repairs service. ✉️🔗

Document Controller

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

Operations Manager

WPS is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the delivery of planned social housing works across the West Midlands. This role will have overall operational responsibility for a range of internal and external workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to a high standard.You will oversee multiple projects and teams, working closely with commercial, client and senior management stakeholders on long‑term planned programmes.Key Workstreams Internal planned works (including kitchens, bathrooms and internal refurbishments) External planned works (including roofing, externals and fabric works) Planned programmes across occupied social housing propertiesKey Responsibilities Overall operational leadership of planned social housing projects Managing multiple internal and external workstreams simultaneously Leading and supporting Project Managers, site teams and supply chain Ensuring programmes are delivered in line with contract requirements and client expectations Working closely with commercial teams to manage cost, performance and risk Building and maintaining strong client relationships Driving health & safety, quality, compliance and resident satisfaction standards Attending client, progress and senior management meetingsAbout You Proven experience operating at Operations Manager / Senior Project Manager level Strong background delivering planned social housing works Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor managing social housing projects Demonstrable experience across both internal and external planned works Strong leadership, decision‑making and stakeholder management skills Commercially aware with a focus on performance and programme delivery Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the West MidlandsWhat We Offer Senior leadership role on long‑term planned social housing programmes Stable pipeline of work within a well‑established contractor Competitive salary and benefits package Career progression and development opportunitiesGiven 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