People thrive at Wates
It’s all about you…
You could have design experience, be looking for a career change, or be returning to work after a break. Above all, you need the right attributes to succeed in our Design team.
We’re looking for inquisitive people, who are great problem solvers, and able to think laterally. Someone who is good at interacting with and managing people, both internally and externally. Perhaps the key thing to remember is that we don’t author design, we shape it. That means our ability to influence what someone else does with a pen is vital.
In terms of transferrable skills, the most important are to be analytical and creative. If you have a creative background, you’ll fit in very well.
No better place to develop your career
Join the best in the business…
We’re innovative, agile, and entrepreneurial. We also know what we’re good at. As part of our Design team, you’ll play a key role in helping to create the thriving places of tomorrow. You’ll get to work on a huge range of projects too, in terms of building typology, complexity, geography, and scale. The variety we can offer you is unrivalled.
There are a range of roles in terms of a career path and a job family within Design. If you come in as a trainee, or assistant, you’ll join a team contributing and learning with others on a smaller project. As you progress, the opportunities and challenges increase. You’ll be expected to focus more on leadership strategy and contribute to the direction of the business you work in too.
At Wates, you’ll get every opportunity to develop your career in a timely fashion. We like to make the most of our in-house talent and promote from within. If we believe that someone is 80% ready for the next step, we’ll progress them.
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| Principal Design Manager | Wigan | Design | Principal Design Manager – NW - HMP Hindley, Wigan Shape the Future of One of the UK's Most Significant Justice Projects At Wates, we're delivering projects that leave a lasting legacy. We're looking for an experienced Principal Design Man... |
| Digital Construction Manager | Leeds | Design | We are looking for a Digital Construction Manager to join our team, based out of Leeds, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction projects across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in dr... |
Reward and benefits
We offer competitive pay, flexible benefits, 26 days' holiday and generous family leave.
Learning and development
We empower our colleagues to excel and thrive through comprehensive learning and...
Flexible working
We provide an environment that encourages flexible working through working arrangements...
