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Assistant Surveyor

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Wates team within our responsive maintenance division. You will be working out of our London office on one of our social housing contracts.Key Accountabilities will include: Produce commercial reports both internally and externally to the company Ensure the timely receipt of quotations for materials, equipment and Sub-subcontract works, undertake commercial assessment of quotes received and ensure the timely placement of orders on commercially advantageous terms to facilitate project delivery and ensure business objectives are met. Regularly complete on site measurements/ take offs Ensure all contractual processes are completed on timeYou must have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.We are looking for a good work ethic and the ability to work under a Project Surveyor and within a team of Surveyors of different levels of knowledge.To be successful in the role you will be able to liaise with Client and have the personal skills to create effective relationships with the team.

Planning Manager

Wates Construction are looking for a Planning Manager to join our Major Projects Team across 3 MOJ projects in the Manchester and Cambridge areas. If you are passionate about working within a team environment, have proven analytical and planning skills and are 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 Planners are a valuable part of our business, the focus of this role is to lead the planning team to provide functional leadership and management of planning resources from pre-qualification to completion for the region. As our Principal Planning Manager you will: Ensure an effective and professional planning and programming service is available for pre-contract and project teams Agree level of planning service with senior management, check, and address quality issues. Work with functional heads of other disciplines and other Business Units’ planning departments to agree “best practice” and share knowledge Prepare and issue protocols and guidelines to ensure consistency of planning approach across the Business Unit Manage production of and carry out peer reviews and programme audits Produce summary business reports, based on audits and Monthly Operational Reports, and suggest corrective action to manage risks and provide mitigation for delays on audit findings Investigate and encourage innovation in construction and planning techniques 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, 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/   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, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or 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. 

Project Engineer

Wates are looking for a Project Engineer to join our Construction team in the South, focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.If you are passionate about the construction industry with proven skills 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.This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.About The RoleOur Project Engineers are a valuable part of our business, driving quality outcomes and achieving the highest standards of technical correctness for on site works. Our Project Engineers work collaboratively with our Site and Project Managers to ensure the completion of the project to the highest standard.As Our Project Engineer You Will: Interpret and produce drawings/sketches at the commencement of the works, showing setting out controls, site levels, and grid locations of existing services Schedule & prepare reinforcement & concrete take offs to suit site progress, including reconciliation's Seek to optimise returns to Wates by avoiding waste, inefficiencies and reworking as well as identify and act on opportunities to reduce cost and or add value to the project or business Keep and maintain records for area of responsibility: Daily Diary, Inspection Records, As Built Drawings, Cube Results Manages those under their control and work safely and economically by co-ordinating activities with others 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, 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/

Regional Quality Manager

Wates are looking for a Regional Quality Manager to join our Southern Regional Team focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. If you are passionate about Quality 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 ROLE Our Regional Quality Managers are a valuable part of our business, driving quality outcomes, enhancing buildability and fostering innovation. Regional Quality Managers work collaboratively with our project teams, industry specialists and in-house technical experts to ensure projects are delivered ‘Right First Time’ in accordance with drawings and specification with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.   As our Regional Quality Manager you will:  Support our project teams and supply chain partners to deliver work ‘Right First Time’ by helping them plan for the quality of all site activities prior to work starting on site. Ensure projects are working within and being compliant with our Operating Framework. Review the quality of installation and ensure accurate records are being maintained to comply with legislation. Work closely with the regional senior teams to drive the ‘Right First Time’ mindset across your region. WHAT WE OFFER 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, 8 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.