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Assistant Surveyor

Wates have an opportunity for an Assistant Surveyor to join our Wates Residential team in Cardiff. 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.Our Assistant Surveyors are a valuable part of our business, where they support the team on a project or cluster of packages for the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting. Assistant Surveyors; working collaboratively with our customers and industry specialists with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team. As an Assistant Surveyor, you will: Produce commercial reports both internally and external to the company. Ensure the timely receipt of quotations for materials, equipment and Sub-subcontract works, undertake commercial assessment of quotes received and ensure the timely placement of orders on commercially advantageous terms to facilitate project delivery and ensure business objectives are met. Regularly complete on-site measurements/ take off’s. Ensure all contractual processes are completed on time.The team are looking a confident communicator who already has some experience gained in a similar role which includes the areas highlighted above, as well as being part or fully HNC/HND or Degree qualified.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working 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.

Bid Manager

Wates are seeking a talented Work Winning Bid Manager to join our dynamic West Regional team based out of either our Birmingham OR Manchester office.As a key part of the pre-construction team, you will be responsible for managing the, work winning, ITT / 1st stage bids, ensuring that proposals are well-organized, professional, and competitive.If you are passionate about the construction industry with proven skills and 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 Work Winning Bid Managers are a valuable part of our business, and you will work closely with internal stakeholders, clients, and consultants to secure contracts that align with Wates' vision and business objectives.AS OUR BID MANAGER YOU WILL: Manage and coordinate the work winning, ITT / 1st stage bid process, including PQQs, and ITTs submissions. Develop win strategies and bid themes that align with client requirements. Lead first stage bid planning, ensuring timelines and deadlines are met. Collaborate with key internal support functions such as Estimators, Planners, Proposals Managers and Design Managers to ensure a comprehensive and competitive bid. Produce high-quality written content and lead on bids and interview presentations. Ensure bids reflect Wates’ commitment to quality, sustainability, and health and safety standards.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:To excel in this role, you need to have a comprehensive understanding of work winning, win strategies and themes. You should be well-versed in best practices within the field. Your skills in managing a team, bid strategy, bid production, and process are crucial. You must be an excellent communicator, capable of effectively engaging both internal and external stakeholders. Strong management, motivational, client facing and presentation skills are essential. Additionally, you should possess strong people and team management abilities to lead and coordinate the work winning process effectively.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/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

Contract Support Administrator

CONTRACT SUPPORT ADMINWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Support Admin to join the team at our offices in Manchester where the focus of this role will be to deliver robust, high quality and cost-effective solutions to support our clients on core business requirements and provide contract support administration.ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for you to have experience of working in a similar role with experience of Microsoft Office Applications, Concept and Mosaic, and have knowledge of finance processes and an understanding of basic financial concepts such as revenue, cost, and profit. To be successful in the role you will be an excellent communicator with great attention to detail and a self-starter with the ability to plan and organise your time effectively. Some of the other Key Accountabilities as Contract Support Admin include: • Update the client Concept system and Quote Tracker/Contractor Call out Tracker • Report on PPM works and Raise call outs to contractors for reactive works, raise quotations and submit to clients for both reactive and project works. • Compile monthly breakdown for Invoicing extra works • Log engineering holidays on tracker and Input overtime for monthly paid engineers Wates FM successfully provides Facilities Management services in technically demanding environments, and our portfolio includes some of the UK’s best-known companies, providing stand-alone hard services, planned and reactive maintenance and technically led FM solutions to single and multi-site operations. This is an office-based position. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary 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/ **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

Customer Service Operative

Wates Group are looking for a Customer Service Operative to join our London team.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.As the Customer Service Operative, you will carry out warranty work as directed by the Customer Service Manager and Customer Service Coordinators within allocated geographical area and ensure service levels and customer satisfaction are maintained, from the point of customer’s completion on a property throughout the 2-year warranty period, and beyond if required.This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.ABOUT THE ROLEOur Customer Service Operatives are a valuable part of our business, driving quality outcomes, developing and maintaining excellent customer relationships and effectively manage the customer experience to handover.As our Customer Service Operative, you will: Carry out accepted warranty or defect works and ensure they are completed in accordance with weekly schedule of appointments, providing excellent levels of workmanship. Focus on completion of works on schedule and within programme and timescale given to customer. Ensure property and furnishings are properly protected prior to commencing works. Adequate protection must be applied and every care must be taken to avoid disturbance or accidental damage to the customer’s belongings and property. Ensure all defects logged on Clixifix are reviewed daily. Report any persistent recurring warranty or defect issues to the Customer Service Manager and note any customer details that may assist Customer Service in on-going management of customer relationship. Record any variation to the works undertaken and all requests made by the customer on Clixifix and where further investigation is required, document the reasons and pass to the Customer Service Coordinator on the same day. Support Customer Service Manager in QI’s and preparing homes for handover when required. Champion continual improvement to achieve excellent operational delivery and supply chain management. Full compliance with use of Operating Framework. Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working 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/