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zero carbon construction at Canada Water

We build great places for people to live and work in today, and develop solutions to meet the challenges of tomorrow

Our passion is delivering truly sustainable buildings that enhance people’s lives and the wider community. Whether building schools, hospitals, homes or offices, our commitment to innovation means we work tirelessly to provide the best solution to whatever unique challenges our customers might face.

4,600

new homes built in 2022

15,800

homes in planning and development

£43m

17 new schools under construction

Wellington Place

Innovation is everything

Whichever project we work on, we believe we can always find a better way to do things.

This means we try new technologies and innovative ways of working to create buildings that are more sustainable, and provide the best value for money possible for our customers.

This is because we believe that better buildings create healthier and more productive communities – and we are proud to help bring these about.

SERVICES

How we help

SECTORS

Who we help

Projects

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
Sandwell Aquatics Centre

Sandwell Aquatics Centre, Smethwick

Delivering a world class sporting venue and a community legacy. Sandwell Aquatics Centre has been built to host one of the largest international sporting events of 2022.

Sport and Leisure
Astrazeneca Sterile Production Plant

Sterile Production Plant – AstraZeneca

We are part of the team currently on site at the AstraZeneca Macclesfield Campus.

Science and Technology
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
Daedalus Village, Gosport

Homes England partnership at Daedalus Village, Gosport

New 200 home seafront home development on preserved historic military complex.

Residential
Abbey Road, Camden

LB of Camden Residential Development in Abbey Road

A redevelopment project focused on the area around Abbey Road and Belsize Road in Kilburn, London.

Residential
We collaborate with our customers, working on sustainable, innovative designs that transform retail spaces

Marks & Spencer stores fit out

We have been working for Marks & Spencer (M&S) for over 20 years, delivering over 1,000 store refurbishment and fit out projects across the M&S full range of stores, including clothing & home and foodhalls.

Retail and the high street

Aintree, Fire and Rescue station & training academy

Our fifth project with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS), the new Fire and Rescue station and Training Academy and National Resilience Centre of Excellence is being constructed right in the heart of Aintree. 

Emergency Services
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CAREERS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Want to be part of our team?

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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