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We are one of UK’s leading family-owned
development, building and property maintenance companies.

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£2.18bn

Turnover (2023)

4,321

Employees (2023)

£225m

Social value generated (2023)

45%

Reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions against a 2019 baseline

WHO WE HELP

Inspiring better ways of creating the places, communities and businesses of tomorrow

Supporting the public and private sectors

Projects

Our customers

Wellington Place high quality commercial office development in Leeds

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

Hounsome Fields, Basingstoke

Achieving planning consent and the subsequent land sale of Hounsome Fields in Basingstoke was a standout highlight for us in 2017.

Residential
Using our national experience to improve community healthcare at a local level

Abbey Road Community Health Hub

The Community Centre on the ground floor provides valuable resources and enjoys access to an outdoor garden room and creche, whilst the Health Centre above will provide new modern consultation and surgery rooms.

Healthcare
We are a trusted partner of the Department for Education, helping them deliver net zero carbon schools

Edgar Wood Academy Secondary School

The Edgar Wood Academy in Middleton is the very first school in the country to be procured via the Department for Education’s (DfE’s) Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Framework.

Education
Using modern methods of construction to design and build sustainable sports facilities

Braywick Leisure Centre

Braywick Park is a new, state of the art leisure centre constructed as a replacement for the Magnet Leisure Centre.

Sport and Leisure
Cardiff Living Project

Cardiff Council Residential Partnership

Cardiff Living is an exciting development partnership between Wates Residential and the City of Cardiff Council.

Residential
Emergency service fit-out

Fire Station Refurbishment For Cheshire

We deliver complex and time sensitive projects in live working environments.

Emergency Services
Havering 12 estates regeneration programme

LB of Havering Joint Venture regeneration

A 12 year joint venture partnership to breathe new life into the community of Havering.

Residential

Brent Housing Retrofit Pilot

Exceeding energy performance certificate targets in Brent.

Residential
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Our latest insights

Careers

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Assistant Site Manager (Section Manager)

Location: Woolwich

Job Type: Operational

Application Deadline: 10-05-2024

We are looking for a Section Manager to join Wates with our Wates Living Space Planned Maintenance team to oversee one of our contracts in South East London. You will be working on scattered works and liaising with residents.Key Accountabilities will include: Manage Operatives, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers to ensure quality control is maintained along with Health and safety at all times. Attend pre and post-inspection works and advise on appropriate action and job requirements resulting in the successful delivery and handover of schemes. Carry out Weekly Site Progress reports. Ensure that once works are completed, the full and completed job packs are sent to the Project Manager at the office along with completion details to guarantee a swift invoicing procedure to eliminate WIP (Work In Progress) & certify cash flow.You must have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.To be successful in the role you will be an effective communicator with a positive and engaging approach to providing site leadership. You will have strong IT skills (including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with the ability to prioritise a wide range of tasks to set deadlines.

FRA Supervisor

Location: Enfield

Job Type: Trades and Labour

Application Deadline: 10-05-2024

We have an opportunity for a FRA Supervisor to join our Wates team within our Responsive Maintenance division. You will be working out of our Enfield office on one of our social housing contracts, delivering reactive maintenance to our residents.Key Accountabilities will include: Ensure high quality service is provided with the management of the work scheduling in accordance with company procedures, standards and SLAs Represent Wates at client and resident performance meetings as requested by the Operations Manager Manage the responsive repairs function to ensure consistent performance against targets Effective and efficient management of material costs and ensure that all are following correct processes and procedures Monitor quality of work through inspection, inspection reports, analysis of key performance indicators and analysis of customer satisfaction surveys. Lead, manage and contribute to the development of your team and determine optimum employment levels to comply with the provision of the serviceYou must have a full UK driving licence.To be successful in the role you must also be an excellent communicator with the ability to problem solve, multi task and work to tight deadlines. Prior responsive maintenance experience is crucial to the role. You must also have your SSSTS qualification as a minimum.

Head of Communications & Marketing

Location: Leatherhead

Job Type: Marketing & Communications

Application Deadline: 10-05-2024

Wates Group is looking for a Head of Communications & Marketing to join our Residential team. As a developer contractor, Wates Residential business invests in, develops, builds and sells quality affordable housing, either contracting or in a form of partnership with local authorities, housing associations, or public bodies like Homes England. As our Head of Communications & Marketing this role will oversee all communications and marketing for the Wates Residential business unit, covering internal and external communications, media relations, crisis management, digital and social media, employee communication, event management, and marketing to support business growth.The role involves developing and executing strategies, aligning with the Group's overall communications and marketing goals, and using data-driven insights to improve customer and employee experiences.ABOUT THE ROLEAs our Head of Communications & Marketing, you will: Lead on our media relations, social media and public relations activities for the Residential business, as well as developing communications that build and maintain a strong reputation within local and central Government. Work closely with business development, to craft marketing strategies, multi-touch campaigns, events and awards to boost brand awareness and support business growth. Manage third-party agencies and track performance to ensure return on investment . Lead internal communications for Residential, including leadership briefing and people related communications. Provide communications support to the Executive Managing Director and Residential Board, including drafting of speeches and presentations. Build relationships with Residential's senior leaders, advise on strategic communications, and contributes to business goals. Establish relationships with key customers and stakeholders. Serve on both the Group's Communications and Marketing Leadership Team and the Residential Board. Collaborate on setting the Group's communication and marketing strategy, ensuring quality and brand compliance.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 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/

Mobile Engineer

Location: East Midlands

Job Type: Engineering

Application Deadline: 10-05-2024

Wates have excellent opportunity for an experienced Multi Skilled Mobile Engineer to join the team based on-site at our client's offices round the East Midlands for a new client.ABOUT THE ROLEThe primary focus of this role will be to conduct planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to the buildings plant, equipment, and systems, as well as respond to site engineering emergencies on behalf of our clients. We would like to hear from you if you have the following skills; Electrical, commercial plumbing and Multi trade/Building Services.What is important to us is your natural communication skills to deliver high levels of customer service at all times, your ability to effectively multi-task, work to tight deadlines and problem solve on the job; whilst always promoting health & safety excellence.Having the relevant up to date qualifications and experience for your discipline is essential for your success in this role however, what is most important to us is your effective communication skills which always enable delivery of prominent levels of customer service. You will also be confident is your proven ability to effectively multi-task, work to tight deadlines and problem solve on the job; whilst always promoting health & safety excellence.This is a terrific opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.Some of the other Key Accountabilities as Mobile Engineer include:• Record all reactive and PPM tasks accurately and in detail using report sheets and ensure signed by the client weekly.• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks conducted to provide safe working practices.• Supervise subcontractors effectively.• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive salaryTravel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 5% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 22 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, 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 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.

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