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Senior Design Manager

Wates are looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Residential team in Wales.If you are passionate about design, working within a team environment and 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 Senior Design Managers are a valuable part of our business, driving quality outcomes, enhancing buildability and fostering innovation. Senior Design Managers work collaboratively with our customers and industry specialists to ensure that the design develops in accordance with the brief with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.As our Senior Design Manager, you will: Review the current design of all projects and undertake detailed risk and opportunities appraisal to mitigating risk, enhance buildability and add value prior to construction phase In collaboration with the project team, Lead Designer and Consultant Team, produce and manage a realistic design programme and information required schedule, to satisfy design, procurement, and construction requirements. Work closely with the Commercial and Operations Teams to ensure all design deliverables are fully coordinated, buildable and within budget. Contribute to technical workshops, value management exercises as required to align expectations in this respectWHAT 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, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Wates team within our Planned Maintenance division. You will working out of our North London office on one of our commercial contracts. You will be assisting in the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting.Key Accountabilities will include: Regularly undertake site safety samples Ensures PDR’s A&B, Training Manuals are regularly completed for self. Create and regularly review personal action plans for project and personal related tasks. Regularly complete on-site measurements/ take offs. Develop accurate site records to assist in the measurement and valuation about material and plant cost, COI and day works as well as drawing / specification revisions. Develop an understanding of the internal/external commercial strategies about minor subcontract packages and on-site prelims. Develop an understanding of the M&V process in order to support the production of monthly CVRs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to form relationships with supply chain and work effectively with site management and the site team. Basic commercial skills – basic understanding of maximising value recovery and basic ability to form relationships with PQS and the design team.

Contracts Manager

We have an opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our Wates team within our Responsive Maintenance division. You will be based out of one of our East Midlands offices. The primary focus of this role will be to increase the contract turnover whilst ensuring compliance with contractual service standards.Key Accountabilities will include: Lead a team of Supervisors, Administrators, Planners and Operatives Manage, monitor, review and oversee customer satisfaction across the contract Ensure that large multi-trade jobs are booked in by the scheduling team and are checked to clarify what trades and timeframes are required Responsible for operatives adhering to the attendance, mobile phone, driving, no smoking and alcohol and drugs policies, ensuring that if the policies and procedures are not followed the appropriate action is taken Work closely with Commercial team to identify and rectify Invoicing issues affecting contract P & L margins Ensure Health and Safety compliance in adherence with our Wates Operating FrameworkWe are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager who: Has Repairs and Maintenance sector experience Has a proven track record in managing large Maintenance contracts Has a proven track record in managing a large and diverse direct labour organisation and Supply Chain. Be fully compliant and has a proven track record in Health and Safety Management. Has proven commercial acumen in running large Maintenance contractsTo be successful in this role you will be an excellent communicator able to influence at all levels, be highly organised and driven to achieve high levels of customer and client satisfaction.

Internal Audit Manager – Built Environment

Are you an experienced and passionate Internal Audit Manager or an Operational Manager looking to join an Internal Audit team (with significant commercial experience within Construction / Major Projects / Build Environment sector) with a knack for delivering high-quality internal audit reviews or reports. Join us as an Internal Audit Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Group Head of Internal Assurance to deliver a complex, risk-based audit plan. This dynamic role will involve evolving our internal audit methodology and aligning assurance activities across the group, ensuring our audit function remains at the forefront of industry standards.Key Responsibilities of the Group Internal Audit Manager: Audit Plan Execution (60%) : Lead and execute high-calibre internal audit assurance and operational reviews from planning through to reporting, ensuring timely and efficient delivery monthly. Audit Plan Development: Support the ongoing development of a risk-based audit plan and approach, reviewed annually. Assurance Support: Assist the Group Head of Assurance in quarterly audit committee reporting and other assurance activities. Methodology Development: Enhance the internal audit methodology to align with the operational framework and IIA requirements monthly. Technical Review: Conduct technical reviews of audit work to ensure quality and compliance with methodology monthly. Team Coaching: Provide coaching and support to the audit team, promoting best practices and enhancing technical output as required.You will bring:Knowledge: Exposure to the built environment, particularly in auditing the construction sector or large capital projects. Commercial construction experience (e.g., quantity surveying or similar). Leadership in project, operational, and commercial audits. Excellent project management and report writing skills. Understanding of risk management and its application to the Wates Group.Qualifications: Recognised University Degree (preferred in Quantity Surveying or Construction discipline). Desirable: RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)/Chartered Institute of Building, IIA certifications.Skills: Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels. Ability to derive business insights from audit fieldwork and report writing. Engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple business units and functions. Influence operational and functional management to achieve desired outcomes and foster a risk-aware culture.Join Us:This is a high-profile position, offering the opportunity to represent the Group Head Office, Internal Audit, and the company's values. If you have a passion for driving excellence in internal audit within a growing team, apply today and help us build a risk-aware, quality-focused audit function.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, 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/