Reimagining places
for people to thrive.
We are one of the UK’s leading family-owned
development, building and property maintenance companies.
We are one of the UK’s leading family-owned
development, building and property maintenance companies.
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Reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions against a 2019 baseline
WHO WE HELP
Projects
The intention for 11 & 12 Wellington Place was to create two landmark buildings in the heart of Leeds City Centre.
CommercialAchieving planning consent and the subsequent land sale of Hounsome Fields in Basingstoke was a standout highlight for us in 2017.
ResidentialThe 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.
HealthcareThe 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.
EducationBraywick Park is a new, state of the art leisure centre constructed as a replacement for the Magnet Leisure Centre.
Sport and LeisureCardiff Living is an exciting development partnership between Wates Residential and the City of Cardiff Council.
ResidentialWe deliver complex and time sensitive projects in live working environments.
Emergency ServicesA 12 year joint venture partnership to breathe new life into the community of Havering.
ResidentialWates Group today announces highest-ever turnover and underlying profit in the company’s 127-year history.
26 Mar 2024In a move to address the UK’s substantial housing shortage, we have called for bold reforms to the planning system. Download our whitepaper
13 Feb 2024Careers
Site Adminstrator
Location: Wembley
Job Type: Clerical & Administration
Application Deadline: 05-08-2024
Wates Group have a new opportunity for a Site Administrator to join our Residential team in Wembley, London. Wates Residential is a developer contractor; we invest, develop, build and sell quality affordable housing, either contracting or in a form of partnership with Local Authorities, Registered Providers and public bodies, such as Homes England.We are looking for a dedicated and efficient Site Administrator to manage our site operations and ensure smooth day-to-day activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and exceptional organisational abilities.As our Site Administrator, you will: Act as the first point of contact for all levels of internal staff, external contractors, suppliers and visitors either face to face or by telephone. Assist the team in maintaining and updating records and files. Opening and reading mail and taking relevant actions where appropriate and answering the telephone and dealing with routine enquiries. Co-ordinating and managing the diary of the team if required.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme 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.
Site Manager
Location: Barking
Job Type: Operational
Application Deadline: 05-08-2024
Wates Residential are looking for a Site Manager to join our London region in Barking. Wates Residential is a developer contractor; we invest, develop, build and sell quality affordable housing, either contracting or in a form of partnership with Local Authorities, Registered Providers and public bodies, such as Homes England.If you are Site 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 ROLEOur Site Managers are a valuable part of our business, driving quality outcomes and achieving the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental controls. Site Manager work collaboratively with our Project Managers to ensure the completion of the project to the highest standard.As our Site Manager you will: Maintain accurate site record, daily diaries and weekly progress reports. Review design drawings for build-ability and co-ordination. Manage the flow of sub-contractors design information as delegated by the Project Manager to suit the programme of works on site. Assist the Project Manager and or Design Manager to produce and monitor the MIRS. Agree sub-contractors long term and short term programme and monitor performance against these programmes. Monitor and understand position against contract programme, discuss and agree recovery programmes with the Project ManagerWHAT 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… 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.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/
Site manager
Location: Coventry
Job Type: Operational
Application Deadline: 05-08-2024
Due to ongoing success here at Wates we have an opportunity for a Site Manager to join our planned maintenance team in the Leamington Spa area. As the Site Manager you will be working on this very exciting Decarbonisation project working with one of our social housing partners so ideally, we are looking for an experienced site manager in this field. The primary focus of this role will be to ensure a project is built safely, economically to the agreed timescales and quality standards. Key Accountabilities will include: Responsible for input into and programming the works/short-term programming of works. Manage Operatives, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers to ensure quality control is always maintained along with Health and safety. Attend pre- and post-inspection works and advise on appropriate action and job requirements and assist with design solutions. This resulting in the successful delivery and handover of schemes. Carry out Weekly Site Progress reports per scheme that will be file electronically as well as submitting to Project Manager. 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. We are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a successful track record of managing Decarbonisation projects within the social housing arena ideally within planned works. 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.
Site Secretary – Fixed Term Contract
Location: London NW1
Job Type: Clerical & Administration
Application Deadline: 05-08-2024
Wates are looking for a Site Secretary to join our London Construction team on a an iconic project in the heart of the City.If you are passionate about supporting our onsite teams 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.ABOUT THE ROLEOur Site Secretaries are a valuable part of our onsite teams, delivering site office coordination and administrative duties at project level, to assist in the smooth and efficient running of the site office. This role is key to the smooth and efficient running of our project sites.As our Site Secretary you will: Provide full support to the project team with all engineering functions including requirements from site-based teams Undertake all administrative activities to ensure efficient operation of the project works Carry out a quality control role of auditing, maintaining and training to ensure the teams are compliant with company standards and procedure across all projects and sites Support the team in ensuring Health and Safety standards are met or exceededWHAT 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, 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/
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