Construction

Administrator

Join Us as an Administrator on High-Profile, Groundbreaking ProjectsAre you ready to make an impact and elevate your career in the construction industry? Wates are on the hunt for a proactive and passionate Administrator to join our renowned Major Projects Team. Based in Northern Home Counties, you’ll be part of a team that delivers some of the region’s most technically complex and innovative projects, shaping the world of tomorrow.Why Choose Wates?At Wates, we’re not just building projects; we’re building futures. Our teams thrive on challenging the status quo, pushing boundaries, and driving excellence. If you’re excited by the prospect of supporting cutting-edge construction projects, bringing fresh ideas to the table, and growing with one of the most forward-thinking companies in the industry, this is the role for you.Your Role as an Administrator:As a pivotal member of our team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our project sites. Your work will empower our engineers and construction teams to deliver at their best. From coordinating day-to-day site activities to maintaining top-tier compliance, you’ll be at the heart of the action.In this role, you will:✅ Be the Backbone of the Team: Provide essential support to project and site-based teams, keeping everything running like clockwork.✅ Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee all administrative activities to ensure the seamless execution of project works.✅ Ensure Quality & Compliance: Take charge of auditing, maintaining, and training to uphold company standards across all sites.✅ Champion Health & Safety: Support the team in achieving or surpassing Health and Safety benchmarks.What Makes This Role Unique?This isn’t just another admin role—it’s your chance to be part of a high-performing team that’s redefining what’s possible in construction. Your work will directly contribute to the success of landmark projects, giving you a front-row seat to see your efforts transform communities.What's in it for you? Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car * Travel covered to any of our sites* 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. (*Subject to role…….) Ready to Build Your Future?If you’re ambitious, adaptable, and eager to leave your mark in the construction industry, Wates is the place for you. Let’s create tomorrow togetherTo find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/ We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group. If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies or to discuss career opportunities in strict confidence, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible. As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships 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

Compliance Administrator

Are you ready to take on a role where your skills in organization, compliance, and security truly shine? If you’re a tech-savvy Administrator or Compliance Specialist looking to elevate your career, this is your opportunity to join Wates and play a vital role in delivering safe, secure, and successful construction projects.At Wates, we’re not just about construction; we’re about building futures. And right now, we’re looking for a Compliance Administrator to join our team and help us deliver projects with precision, professionalism, and a focus on safety and compliance.Why This Role?This isn’t your everyday compliance role. As our Compliance Administrator, you’ll be an integral part of the team, ensuring our projects stay on track, secure, and compliant from the ground up. You’ll work with talented people, solve complex challenges, and play a critical role in making sure our sites are safe and secure for everyone who steps onto them.Your Mission:In this role, you’ll become the go-to expert for all things security, working with project teams and subcontractors to ensure strict adherence to protocols. Here’s what you’ll be diving into:📄 Security Vetting: Make sure every subcontractor is cleared and compliant before they step foot on site.🎤 Security Induction: Design and deliver inductions that keep everyone informed and aligned with security requirements.📋 Order Compliance Champion: Double-check that all subcontractor orders meet security requirements to the letter.🚨 Incident Troubleshooting: Partner with our Construction Incident Manager to handle security issues with efficiency and professionalism.🕵️‍♂️ Auditing: Lead monthly audits with the Wates and client teams, showcasing your meticulous organizational skills.What’s In It for You?This is your chance to elevate your career and join a company that thrives on innovation, teamwork, and delivering excellence. At Wates, you’ll:✅ Be part of a diverse and supportive team that values your skills and fresh ideas.✅ Gain the chance to work on high-profile projects that shape London’s skyline and beyond.✅ Have access to top-notch development opportunities to grow your expertise and leadership skills.✅ Join a company that’s not afraid to challenge the norm and find smarter ways to work.Other benefits include: Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car * Travel covered to any of our sites* 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. (*Subject to role…….) To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/ We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group. If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies or to discuss career opportunities in strict confidence, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible. As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships 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

Administrator – Fixed Term Contract

Wates are looking for a Built Asset Security Manager / Senior Administrator to join our construction team in London on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.If you are an experienced Administrator / Compliance Administrator 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 Built Asset Security Managers are a valuable part of our business, the focus of this role will be to support the project teams and supply chain to ensure that all security vetting is carried out in a timely manner to adhere to client protocols and to ensure that all relevant security passes are obtained and tracked.As our Built Asset Security Manager you will: Ensure Subcontract security compliance and that all subcontractors have their security vetting obtain before commencing any works on site. Produce and oversee the security induction process. Ensure subcontractor orders have the necessary step-down security requirements. Deal with any security incidents on site with the Construction Incident Manager periodically. Prepare and manage audits with WATES and Client team monthly.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 an Enhanced and Barred Lists 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

Project Director

Wates are looking for a Project Director to join our London Construction team on an exciting new project in London.If you are Project Director 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 Project Directors are a valuable part of our business, the focus of this role will be to provide visible leadership, insight, direction and foresight in the safe and profitable delivery of schemes, while also providing excellent customer satisfaction and successfully develop a team.As our Project Director you will: Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects to time, cost and quality targets and standards Lead, manage and deliver operational excellence and efficiency through appropriate use of leadership indicator health check reviews through the Bid, Pre-construction and Construction phases of the project. Deploy the use of digital technology and propose new modern methods of construction to reduce programmes and ensure health and safety risks are removed during the construction process. Communicate with both internal and external stakeholders, maintaining customer relationships, understanding contract terms and liaising with consultants and business development.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:You will be an experienced Project Director with experience in delivering large value complex project exceeding £100m. Your ability to communicate effectively is essential for managing customer relationships, and you should possess strong planning and organization skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency along with a thorough understanding of contract terms.You need to have strong leadership skills and confidence in your ability to lead, influence, and communicate with others to achieve targets. Financial awareness is also required to meet targets, along with a desire to continuously improve safety and sustainability performance. An understanding of the construction process impact on carbon and will be able to articulate how to reduce embodied carbon and carbon during construction operations.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