We have set short and long-term science-based targets to reduce our carbon emissions across our operations and are pursuing opportunities to reduce our reliance on natural resources and drive positive biodiversity outcomes. Join our Environmental Sustainability team and help us create a cleaner, circular and resilient world for future generations.
A SUSTAINABLE CAREER
Creating and maintaining places for people to thrive can be a resource-intensive activity. As a major organisation in our built environment, sustainability is in sharp focus for us, and we are committed to enhancing spaces for nature and being net zero by 2045.
We know that the sustainability challenges are getting tougher by the day. There’s more to be done in an ever-tighter timeframe. With your help, we believe we can rise to these challenges, to create both thriving places and a thriving planet.
Join our team, in a range of roles, and help us meet our ambitious targets. We seek collaborative outcomes in all aspects from biodiversity to resource efficiency, water to energy, carbon to compliance and sustainable procurement to data analysis and reporting. We implement a wide range of projects that cover standards such as Passivhaus, BREEAM, NABERS, PAS2035, RIBA and LETI.
As an Employer Champion, we are recognised by SocEnv as an advocate for Chartered Environmentalists and we will support you in your career through to your chartership. We’ll also give you the training and development that you need to take that next step as an Environmentalist. There really is no better place to build your career with leaders in your profession.
THRIVING PEOPLE
Whether you already work in the field, fancy a career change, or are returning to work after a break, you’ll find opportunities here.
We have lots of different roles, but above all, we’re looking for people who can translate policy into practical action on the ground. People who understand the shifting landscape and can identify opportunities and drive change to meet those requirements.
Ideally you will be a real ‘people person’ who can support and collaborate with customers, our supply chain, design community, delivery and bid teams. We want people who can take a problem and find practical solutions to support our customers on their journeys.
Working for us is fast paced, interesting, and no two days are the same. You’re constantly exposed to new challenges and there’s always something fresh to think about.
TESTIMONIALS
Sustainability Manager
I joined Wates as a visiting PhD student, with the company funding my research into environmental policy. I was welcomed with open arms by colleagues in the group environment team and was able to learn and take on responsibilities in the team alongside my studies. I didn’t initially have a career focus on the built environment sector, but becoming embedded within the team, and having exposure to the variety of exciting projects Wates are involved in, has convinced me this is an industry I’d like to stay in. In October 2023 I joined Wates in a permanent role as a Sustainability Manager and am excited to keep helping Wates progress towards meeting their ambitions around biodiversity, resource efficiency, and net zero.”
CAREERS IN ENVIRONMENT
Head of Sustainability – Residential
Location: London NW1
Job Type: SHEQ
Application Deadline: 08-10-2024
Wates Group is seeking a Head of Sustainability to join our Residential team. As a developer contractor, Wates Residential invests, develops, builds, and sells quality affordable homes through contracting and partnerships with Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and public bodies such as Homes England.Reporting into our Development Director, the Head of Sustainability will lead the delivery of a strategy to make Wates Residential the industry leader in developing and delivering sustainable homes.As our Head of Sustainability, you will: Continue to refine and deliver the Environmental Sustainability Plan for Wates Residential to transform the business into a market leader for delivering sustainable homes. Identify and collaborate with existing and potential customers for Wates Residential that have high sustainability ambitions and whose built environment needs fit with the corporate strategy. Collaborate with the business development and Group Sustainability teams to devise credible strategies to win work. Positively challenge and influence every part of Wates Residential to ensure environmental sustainability becomes an integral part of decision making by regions, project teams and functions. Work closely with the bid team to create and lead the sustainability response, working with experts externally and across the Group to create and deliver innovative solutions that will be compelling for clients & partners in delivering their own sustainability ambitions. Take ownership of the Wates Residential performance against Group environmental strategy and targets and drive change at business unit, project, and individual level. Build, motivate and optimise a high-performance team to drive environmental performance improvement and support the delivery of our strategic goals. Work with the Group Sustainability and Residential leadership to define environmental personal performance objectives for senior leaders to cascade down through their teams and clarify throughout the business the change required each year to deliver our strategy.The ideal candidate should exhibit strategic thinking for future business growth, and the ability to shape an inclusive, value-driven culture. You should excel in managing multiple complex issues, demonstrate creative and inclusive leadership, prioritise effectively, be team-focused, and possess excellent communication skills aligned with our purpose and operating framework.What we offer: Competitive salary & profit share scheme Car allowance/company car Flexible working Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, private medical, 8% employers’ pension contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… One of the best learning and development programmes in the sector, 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.
Senior Sustainability Advisor
Location: Birmingham
Job Type: SHEQ
Application Deadline: 18-09-2024
SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY ADVISOR Wates are seeking a talented Senior Sustainability Advisor to play a key role in delivering the Wates Group Environmental Sustainability Plan by identifying energy and carbon hot spots, driving improvements, and implementing initiatives across the Wates Group portfolio that will result in carbon emissions reduction. The role holder will also support annual reporting on our carbon and energy performance.The successful candidate will engage with our projects and supply chain to reduce our carbon emissions in line with our science-based targets. This will involve working with our supply chain partners to identify new low carbon solutions, produce EPDs and set science-based targets. The role will also be responsible for producing awareness campaign materials, undertaking audits, and providing costed recommendations to drive carbon emissions reductions.Other Sustainability and Environmental Professionals will support the role to conduct compliance audits and report into the Head of Energy and CarbonThis is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.AS OUR SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY ADVISOR YOU WILL: Conducting energy, carbon and environmental audits and inspections on our construction sites and with Providing support and guidance to projects and departments on environment and sustainability matters Liaison with procurement, Supply Chain, and commercial teams to engage our supply chain and drive carbon reduction measures with a focus on SBTi supplier target. Reporting and measuring our environmental impact of projects and Business Units with a particular focus on carbon and energy reporting for SBTi published targets.The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of international standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 50001, BS EN 16247 and application of Environmental Management Systems, and an understanding of carbon accounting, SBTi and GHG protocol and be able to translate these into practical sustainability solutions that can be implemented by projects. You will be Degree qualified in Environmental Science or Management, Engineering (construction related), or Architecture (or equivalent), and ideally a Graduate Member of a relevant professional body (ICE, IEMA, CIWM, IOA, ICE, CIBSE).This role can be based in either the London or Midlands with some travel and is a mix of office and site based.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & bonus Flexible working 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/
Senior Sustainability & Environment Advisor
Location: London NW1
Job Type: SHEQ
Application Deadline: 23-09-2024
Wates are looking for a Senior Sustainability and Environment Advisor to join our London Construction Team focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.If you are passionate about construction 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 Senior Sustainability and Environment Advisors are a valuable part of our onsite teams, driving our sustainability agenda and ensuring that our projects meet the highest environmental standards. You will work closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable practices that align with Wates Group’s core values and strategic objectives.AS OUR SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR YOU WILL: Develop, implement, and monitor sustainability strategies across multiple construction projects, ensuring alignment with Wates Group’s environmental goals. Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to promote sustainable construction practices. Facilitate environmental awareness training and workshops. Ensure all projects comply with relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and industry standards. Provide guidance and support to project teams on environmental best practices. Promote environmental best practice to current standards (ISO 14001, BREEAM, Well, NABERS, PAS 2080 or similar), establish best practice and implement strategies, plans, processes and standards by working closely with the design, procurement, delivery and customer teams. Manage the external environmental consultants. Hold regular Principals Calls/Meetings with our consultants to track progress and any issues. Measure, share and seek improvements in performance using our Key Performance Indicator (KPI) outputs.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & bonus 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/
