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Commercial Manager

The OpportunityHere at Wates Property Services (WPS) – Planned, we have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our growing Planned Maintenance business, delivering large-scale social housing programmes across the East and West Midlands, with exposure to diverse projects outside the immediate area, offering added variety and development opportunities.This is a senior, hands-on role within a high-volume, high-turnover environment, responsible for managing both the commercial function and a team of Quantity Surveyors, while overseeing multiple projects concurrently.The role would suit an experienced Commercial Manager, or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, with a strong background in social housing / planned maintenance.Key Responsibilities Full commercial leadership of multiple planned maintenance social housing projects across the region Line management, mentoring and development of a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff Overall responsibility for commercial performance, cost control, forecasting and reporting across a high turnover portfolio Management of subcontract procurement, valuation, variations and final accounts Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance with contract requirements and WPS procedures Work closely with Operations, Project Managers and Clients to support successful project delivery Contribute to business planning, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives Build and maintain strong client relationships across local authority and housing association partnersAbout You Proven experience in a commercial role within social housing planned maintenance (essential) Currently operating as a Commercial Manager, or a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to progress Experienced in managing multiple projects within a fast-paced, high-volume environment Previous line management or mentoring experience (or ready to take this next step) Strong contractual knowledge and commercial acumen Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ideally based in the East Midlands, West Midlands, Northampton or Cambridge, with flexibility to travel across the region as requiredWhy Join WPS Planned? Work on long-term, secure social housing frameworks Join a well-established and growing Planned Maintenance division Opportunity to influence and shape the commercial function across a large regional portfolio Clear career progression within a leading UK construction and property services groupIf you’re an experienced commercial professional within social housing, or a Senior QS ready to step into a Commercial Manager role, we’d love to hear from you.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

Commercial Manager

Wates Group looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our Residential division and play a pivotal role in driving commercial excellence across multiple housing developments. Reporting to the Regional Commercial Director, you’ll lead a portfolio of schemes, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting, and strategic procurement to deliver high-quality homes on time and within budget.As a Commercial Manager, you will: Oversee all commercial activities across a portfolio of schemes, including cost planning, tendering, and contract management. Develop a team of Quantity Surveyors, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Ensure accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and budgetary control for all projects. Negotiate and manage supplier and subcontractor relationships to achieve best value. Drive compliance with company policies, health & safety standards, and legal requirements. Contribute to regional strategy, supporting growth and profitability targets.ABOUT YOU Proven experience in a senior commercial role within the residential sector. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Commercially astute with a strategic mindset and attention to detail. Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).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… 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/

Information Manager

This is a unique opportunity to join a major, high‑profile government programme where your digital expertise will directly influence the successful delivery of a critical high-profile project in Leicestershire.You’ll be fully embedded in the heartbeat of the project, working closely with design, digital and construction teams to drive accuracy, compliance and quality across all asset information.In this hands‑on role, you’ll be actively involved in model auditing, detailed asset data compliance checks, COBie validation and dataset verification, helping to transform complex digital models into reliable, complete asset records.You’ll take responsibility for the end‑to‑end management of O&M, BUG and H&S Files, ensuring digital handover records meet stringent Employer and statutory requirements.You’ll use and support platforms such as Solibri, Morta, Viewpoint, Dalux, Revit, and Navisworks, providing guidance and training to internal teams and supply chain partners. Working within a supportive team of nine, you’ll collaborate closely with the Senior Digital Construction Manager and play a key role in digital reporting, clash checking support, performance tracking and wider digital improvement initiatives.If you enjoy structured, purposeful work and want to make a tangible contribution within an impactful public‑sector environment, this role offers both scale and significance.What We’re Looking For in YouYou’ll have a background in a similar digital information role, perhaps as an Information Manager, Digital Information Manager, BIM Lead or BIM Manager and be confident operating in a highly regulated setting.You will have: Strong understanding of Common Data Environments such as Dalux and Viewpoint Hands‑on experience with Revit, Solibri or Navisworks A solid grasp of ISO 19650 principles, BIM methodologies and digital handover processes Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence internal and external stakeholders A collaborative mindset, strong organisational skills and a commitment to accuracy and accountabilityA background in sectors such as Tier 1, Tier 2 construction companies, pharma, rail, nuclear, NHS, MoD, energy, water or policing would be highly advantageous.If you’re ready to grow your impact, shape digital delivery and contribute to a nationally significant government build, we’d like to hear from you.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, 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

Scheduler

Scheduler Location: ManchesterContract: Full-time, PermanentWPS is looking for a proactive and organised Scheduler to join our team in Manchester. In this key role, you’ll be responsible for efficiently planning and allocating work to our operational teams, ensuring responsive repairs and maintenance activities are delivered on time and to a high standard.Key Responsibilities: Schedule and coordinate engineers’ workloads to meet service level agreements Communicate effectively with customers, engineers, and supervisors Monitor job progress, rearranging appointments where needed Maintain accurate records and update systems in real time Support the wider team to deliver excellent customer serviceAbout You: Strong organisational and time-management skills Confident communicator with a customer-focused approach Experience in scheduling, coordination, or a similar fast-paced role (housing/repairs sector experience desirable) Comfortable using scheduling or CRM systemsIf you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today to join WPS and help us deliver great service to our customers.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