Housing
Maintenance

Assistant Surveyor

Here at Wates we have an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our property services team within the Specialist division, carrying out Maintenance and Refurbishment works to commercial properties.Your time will be split between 2 offices for the working week. 2/3 days will be in our City of London office with the remainder being our Enfield office.The main aim of this role is to assist the Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager in the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions, and contract reporting.Key Accountabilities will include:· To visit sites on an ad-hoc basis to survey potential works, alongside Supervisors or Commercial Lead.· Ensure the timely receipt of quotations for materials, equipment and Sub-contract works, undertake commercial assessment of quotes received and ensure the timely placement of orders.· Work closely with the operations team to monitor on-site progress and cost control.· Attending client meetings alongside the Quantity Surveyor.· Working alongside the Quantity Surveyor to procure supply chain.· Collation, updating and filing of compliance information, and managing trackers to monitor deadlines.· Reviewing subcontractor payment applications monthly and inputting them into the Coins system.· Develop an understanding of the internal/external commercial strategies about minor subcontract packages and on-site prelims.· Develop an understanding of Cost and Value Reconciliation (CVR) in order to support the production of monthly CVR reports.The ideal candidate will have a good work ethic, demonstrate good numeracy skills, be highly computer literate (Microsoft suite – Word, Excel etc), and have the ability to form relationships with Wates’ delivery team, Clients, and subcontractors. Basic commercial skills would be required as a minimum, however training, mentoring and further education (HNC/HND/Degree) will form part of the successful applicant’s development.WHAT WE OFFER· Competitive salary· Flexible working· 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.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

Resident Liaison Officer

We have an opportunity for a Resident Liaison Officer to join our Wates team within our Responsive Maintenance division. You will be working out of our Croydon office on one of our social housing contracts, delivering support to our residents.Key Accountabilities will include: Set up, undertake and manage the Tenant/Customer/Resident Liaison Service across multiple sites. Attend regular client representative and tenant meetings to ensure highest level of customer service is provided at all times. Ensure a consistent approach to customer care is adopted, Manage the Tenant’s Complaints procedures as a point of escalation. Maintain and update the on-site Database to reflect on-going works.You must have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.You will be an experienced RLO with proven track record of successfully managing the workload across planned maintenance programmes. As well as having a strong knowledge of internal and external programmes, you will be a strong communicator with excellent customer service and IT skills.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

Multi Trade Operative

Here at Wates, we have an opportunity for a Multi Trader to join our Living Space team in the West Lancashire area. As a Multi Trader you will be working on our responsive maintenance contracts for one of our existing social housing providers. The primary focus of this role will be to undertake all tasks to achieve first time fix and deliver a high standard of workmanship in a timely and productive manner always affording excellent customer service to the client. Key Accountabilities will include: Undertaking repair/renewal works across several trades identifying the need for other trades to undertake the repair/renewal Advising Supervisor in a timely manner where other trades are required Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects Completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken Working in a timely and productive manner to complete project Affording excellent customer service to client representatives At all times, work to Wates Health & Safety Professional Standards, including commitment to and understanding of the company’s safeguarding policy towards children and vulnerable adults We are looking for individuals who are qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2, have a driving license and have working experience within a multi trade setting already.

Multi/Decorator

Wates have an opportunity for a Voids Decorator/ Multi Trader to join our Wates team within our Responsive Maintenance division. You will be working out of our Walton on Thames office on one of our social housing contracts, delivering reactive maintenance to our residents.Key Accountabilities will include: Undertaking repair/renewal works Advising Supervisor in a timely manner where other trades are required Working solely on certain tasks Working in partnership with other operatives to complete certain tasks Completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken Working in a timely and productive manner to complete programme tasksTo be successful in the role you will be an excellent communicator with the ability to problem solve, multi task, work to tight deadlines, have high standard of workmanship, productivity levels and ability to provide excellent customer service at all times is essential.You must have a minimum NVQ Level 2 trade qualification and a full driving license,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