Health, safety & wellbeing
Health, safety, and wellbeing is at the core of what we do, and our zero-harm approach, means our sites are some of the safest in the sector. In our SHE team, you and your career will thrive.
The best place to develop your career
Join our award-winning team…
We’re successful, profitable, and have one of the most impressive safety records in the industry. When it comes to health, safety, and wellbeing, we’re proud to ‘walk the talk’.
There are a huge range of opportunities within our SHE team, from SHE advisors, to SHE Manager, Head of Health and Wellbeing and Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing. Whatever level you come in at, there are no limits to how far you can go. Provided you think of your development and grab the opportunities, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed. If you have a particular interest, we’ll help you make it happen.
As part of the SHE team, you’ll have access to every other function across the business. It will give you real exposure to most other roles and excellent networking opportunities. It’s one of the areas that has the most transferrable skills and because the business is so diverse, there are opportunities to expand into other areas. Whatever your ambitions, you’ll find many paths to achieve them.
People thrive at Wates
About you…
Whether you have sector experience, fancy a career change, or are returning to work after a break, we’d love to hear from you.
Ideally, from a technical perspective, you’ll be a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner or working towards that goal. We have also taken on safety trainees in some parts of the business. Above all, it’s about having the right qualities – determination to learn, an understanding of risk, enthusiasm, and an inquisitive mind. Someone who asks, ‘can we do this a better way?’
People skills are a must, alongside the ability to simplify complex problems, an open mindset, and someone who can work independently. You should also have excellent influencing skills at all levels and be comfortable modelling the right behaviours. These roles are not about enforcing legislation. Instead, we want people who understand the issue and can work collaboratively to address it.
We’re keen to broaden our talent pool and are open to people from outside construction.
Testimonials
Hear from our people
Kelly Osborne
Head of Health and Wellbeing
"I joined Wates in 2003, with no experience in the industry. During this time, I have been fortunate enough to work with some great supportive colleagues and managers, all of whom have helped me reach my potential, supported me during my studies and presented me with challenges and opportunities to grow and develop. I have been able to work in several of the businesses and at a group level during my career and have taken on various roles and projects that have allowed me to be myself, use my skills and led to invaluable connections both internally and externally. When I look back, I realise how varied and dynamic my career has been with opportunities for growth, change and promotion. If I was to go back and start all over again, I would choose Wates, without a doubt.”
