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Mechanical engineer

SHIFT ENGINEER Wates have excellent opportunity for a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join our team at the join the team based on-site at our client’s site in near Brixworth, Northampton, providing both planned and reactive maintenance to all relevant electrical equipment, controlling and operating of building operational systems, with a clear focus on Energy and the Environment and ensuring compliance to Health & Safety matters in relation to both direct and indirect scope of this role. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for you to have excellent communication and people management skills with a sound judgement and a focus on achieving high standards and quality assurance. To be successful in the role you will have a working knowledge of the Statutory Regulations and Codes of Practice applicable to the maintenance industry with IOSH Working Safely and a specific up to date qualification relating to electrical or mechanical trade. This role operates on a shift rota, and any offer subject to acquiring the relevant security checks. Some of the Shift Engineer’s Key Accountabilities will include: • Ensure that all relevant help desk calls (both planned and reactive) are fully completed with sufficient information and are passed back to the Supervisor in accordance with the defined timescales • Proactively monitor and improve the operation of building systems to ensure optimum performance with a clear focus on energy efficiency and continuous improvement. • First line response for all planned and reactive maintenance on all M&E plant including electrical systems included in pumps, motors, drives, AHU’s, LV switch gear, PLC’s, SCADA. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on an on a single site, however there will be requirements to conduct at some other site occasionally. 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/

Technical Services Manager

TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER We are looking for an experienced Technical Services Managers to lead the operations team by delivering excellence and first-class sustainable M&E, projects and compliance providing leadership, management, added value and development for our client covering the Hampshire region. The key responsibilities of this role include. • Management of supervisors and overseeing of engineering workforce delivering M&E services, Compliance and OF delivery. Supporting with the management and delivery of Extra Works and M&E/Fabric Projects. • Leadership, driving and development of direct reports ensuring all mandatory training is in place with a robust succession plan in place for all roles. • Management of the Supply Chain negotiating best value and procuring in line with stretch targets whilst driving standards ensuring Avetta and Construction Line compliance. Holding annual Plan Rights and regular performance reviews. • Preparation and presentation of MI reports to clients at regular KPI meetings. Key stakeholder management and delivery of high standards of client satisfaction. Develop relationships with consultants working for our client. To be successful in this role you will have highly effective management skills and be able to communicate clearly and concisely. Alongside this, you will have excellent diligence and promote ownership through to closure. We are looking for an individual with a proven solid experience in delivering high quality hard M&E services in a client-driven multi-site environment, and good working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation. You will have a robust technical background with a professional qualification and practical experience in the electrical trade. Desirable is NVQ Level 3 in Electrical installations, 18th edition, 2391 testing and inspecting and previous experience/knowledge as an LVAP, IOSH or NEBOSH certificate and experience in computer PPM management systems (e.g. Concept) WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary Van and fuel card provided. 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/

Information Document Controller

Wates Group are looking for a Information Document Controller to join our Residential team in Cardiff.If you are passionate about supporting our onsite teams 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.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Information Document Controller, you'll be a vital part of our onsite teams, ensuring seamless coordination of procedures, quality, and documentation to meet project requirements. Upholding Wates protocols in line with industry standards (ISO 19650) is key. Experience with Viewpoint 4 Projects and Dalux is advantageous.As our Information Document Controller you will: Maintain up to date records of all information and ensure that it is available to the team. Issue and distribute controlled copies of information ensuring compliance with all aspects of the design management procedures. Check information on drawings for conformance with status and format agreed, as well as troubleshoot and problems. Providing weekly reports to consultants, sub-contractors, and Design Managers on items currently with them for review. Providing monthly dashboards to the regional Principal Design Manager. Reviewing and quality assessing all drawings and documents submitted. Uploading any information to the EDMS as required by the team.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary 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.

Assistant Framework Manager

Wates Group have an exciting position for an Assistant Framework Manager, to support the day-to-day framework management of key Government frameworks in the Justice, Defence, Civic Offices, Local Authority, Education and Healthcare sectors. Working with frameworks including the Ministry of Justice, Defence Infrastructure Organisation, and the Crown Commercial Service.Working with the Wates Group Public Sector team you will support the delivery of: Contribute to marketing and public relations activities to retain and secure clients. Building and maintaining trusted relationships with framework teams and clients. Support win plans, prequalification, and bidding to secure a place on strategic frameworks. Supporting the on-going governance of framework objectives and commitments. Sharing innovation, best practices, and sector knowledge with bid teams. Managing timely communication of pipeline opportunities using Salesforce CRM. Develop and manage tools to measure and report project and framework performance. Create reports and dashboards to provide insights for improvement. Contribute to framework and sector strategy research.Communication and Influence: Prepare accurate framework performance dashboards and collate and issue monthly client framework performance data. Participate in public sector team presentations and briefings to effectively communicate performance insights and strategic updates.Financial Responsibility: Report on the framework pipeline and fee collection, as well as framework-level cost, time, and benefits of project performance. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to support decision-making and strategic planning.People Responsibility: Define team roles and hold colleagues accountable, influencing and leading by example to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Help manage external consultants and framework teams to ensure alignment with project goals and standards.To be successful you will ideally have knowledge of public sector frameworks or bid management, coupled with a degree or comparable vocational, or maybe a business management background. You will have Strong communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, and IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis).This offer will be conditional on the successful candidate being able to work at SC level clearance, due to some of the clients we work with.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share 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… 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/