Business services

Administrator

Are you an exceptionally organised, proactive and confident administrator looking to take the next step in your career?We are looking for an Administrator to provide administration support to our Operations Director, someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, loves making things run smoothly, and can anticipate what’s needed before it’s asked.As an Administrator, you will deliver seamless administrative and organisational support, ensuring schedules, meetings and commitments are prioritised and well prepared.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and can work discreetly with business‑critical information. Providing proactive administrative support to the Operations Director. Managing diaries, events, and understanding director movements at all times. Coordinating meetings and site visits, anticipating needs and ensuring everything is prepared in advance. Handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Assist with the collation of supplies and material information from our approved supplier and record cost data appropriately.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Commercial Administrator

We’re looking for a proactive, organised, and curious Commercial Administrator to join our team. This role puts you right where it counts: on-site with our project and commercial teams, supporting the smooth running of construction projects from the ground up.This is a Fixed Term Role (12 months) based at our site in Newmarket, Suffolk where you’ll gain hands-on experience, real-time insight, and a close connection to the people and processes that make our projects happen.ABOUT THE ROLEOur Administrators are a valuable part of our team playing a pivotal role in supporting our day-to-day operations. Ensuring seamless communication between various departments and providing exceptional support to our team members and clients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of our operations, contributing to the smooth running of our projects.As our Commercial Administrator you will: Supporting site teams with records, documentation, drawings and H&S files Preparing valuations, pricing documents and subcontractor communications Attending site meetings, taking minutes, and capturing progress Learning directly from experienced professionals across disciplinesWHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working 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

HR Business Partner

✨ HR Business Partner – Midlands (WPS) 📍 Location: Midlands (regional remit) 📍🏗️ Business: WPS (part of Wates Group) 🏗️ Make a real impact where people and performance meet 🚀We’re looking for a credible, commercially minded HR Business Partner to support leaders across our WPS business in the Midlands. You’ll coach and challenge senior managers, drive people initiatives end‑to‑end, and ensure governance and consistency in a geographically dispersed environment — all while helping us build a high‑performance, inclusive culture.What you’ll do 🔧 Lead the salary & bonus review cycle with Group Reward 💷 Coach leaders to develop, motivate and grow their teams 🤝 Ensure strong governance, compliance & people processes ✔️ Provide clear, timely MI to support planning and change 📊 Support and deliver change programmes aligned to our values 🔄 Build recruitment plans that balance internal mobility & D&I 🎯 Drive talent & succession activity across the business 🌱 Partner with L&D to build capability through targeted interventions 📚 Champion effective performance management 🧭 Resolve ER cases promptly and improve engagement across teams 💬What you’ll bring 🌟 Strong HR partnering experience in a fast‑paced, dispersed environment Solid knowledge of UK employment law ⚖️ Excellent coaching, influencing & communication skills Commercially minded with strong problem‑solving ability CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent qualification 🎓 Experience managing a small team (2–4) desirable 👥Why join us? 💚Work closely with leaders, influence business performance, and partner with Centres of Excellence across the wider Group. Be part of a supportive, values‑driven team committed to Zero Harm and continuous improvement.Ready to Apply?If you’re excited to bring your HR expertise to a high‑energy new contract, apply now (and please notify your line manager before applying!).

Business Administrator Apprentice – Level 3

We're looking for motivated, and enthusiastic individuals from all backgrounds to join our Wates family!About the roleOur Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship will give you a clear understanding of Wates Property Services and how we work together to make a difference.As a Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll have the chance to work independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive team.Your Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to the below. Managing emails and phone calls in a professional and friendly manner Ordering materials and equipment to keep projects running smoothly Logging jobs, uploading documents, and keeping our systems up to date Responding to queries and scheduling contractors Raising purchase orders accurately Preparing clear and concise reports Coordinating contractor bookings Completing administrative tasks within agreed timelinesAbout you To thrive on this programme, you’ll bring: An interest in building a career in the built environment Enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills A curious mindset and willingness to ask questions Dependable and professional in approach The ability to solve problems and think logically Strong organisational and time management skills Prioritising tasks to meet agreed deadlineQualifications: To be considered for this apprenticeship you will need to have achieved a Grade 4 or C and above in Maths and EnglishYou must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.Roles may close before the deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.Our Commitment to inclusion We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.We're especially keen to hear from individuals who are underrepresented in the construction sector — including women, people from ethnic minority communities and people with disabilities.If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re here to support you.