Build a thriving career
All you need to succeed…
Join Wates, and you’ll be joining a highly successful family firm with over 125 years under its belt. One with a proven track record, a bulging order book worth £2.2bn, and an annual turnover of £322.7m.
We have high-energy, high-performing teams throughout the business, and are proud to have such a good, diverse mix of people working for us. We also take care of our employees and believe that everyone at Wates should have the chance to progress their career. It’s one reason so many of our employees choose to stay with us.
Whatever level you come in at, you’ll get all the training and CPD you need to succeed. We’ll do all we can to help you achieve your ambitions, including extra support should you want it. We set out a clear career path for everyone who joins us and encourage internal promotion. Once you’re here, you can access all the opportunities across the Wates Group too. There’s no better place to build your career.
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About you…
We offer a wide range of operational roles across our business. These include skilled tradespeople, project, logistics, section, and site managers, all the way up to project and operations directors. You’ll need industry experience for many of these roles.
We’re also looking for people who have the transferrable skills that we need. For example, being tech savvy, project management, and comms skills. We want people who can think practically and take a logical approach to solving problems. Someone happy to roll their sleeves up and be ‘hands-on’ when required.
Of course, the experience and qualifications will depend on the specific role. So, for a project director, we’d like 6-8 years as a project lead, and ideally, a professional qualification. For all roles, it would be great if you had some contracting and development experience.
| Senior Site Logistics Manager | Castle Donington | Operations | We are delivering the major new HMP Welland Oaks development and are looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to take full ownership of site logistics. This role is central to how the project operates day‑to‑day — ensuring safety, efficiency, ... |
| Site Manager | Denny End Road, Waterbeach | Operations | Wates are looking for a Site Manager to join our Construction team in the South focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. If you are passionate about the construction industry with proven skills and looking ... |
| Site Manager | Birmingham | Operations | Wates are looking for a Site Manager to join our Construction team in the West focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. If you are passionate about the construction industry with proven skills and looking f... |
| Project Surveyor | Newbury | Operations | The role We are looking for a talented Project Surveyor to join Wates Construction, playing a key role in ensuring the successful commercial delivery of our projects. You will take ownership of pre‑ and post‑contract activities, manage costs a... |
| Senior Design Manager | London | Operations | The role: Wates are looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Construction Team in LONDON, focusing on high‑profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. Given our growing portfolio of conservation and refurbishment work... |
| Senior Design Manager | London | Operations | The role: Wates are looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Construction division, working in partnership with one of our longstanding clients, the Department for Education (DfE). This role is ideal for someone with strong experien... |
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...
