Procurement

Divisional Commercial Manager

📢 We're Hiring: Divisional Commercial ManagerLocation: Various sites across the West and East Midlands, with key offices in Redditch, Tamworth, and WalsallBusiness Unit: WPSAre you a commercially driven leader with a passion for delivering high-quality housing solutions? We’re looking for a Divisional Commercial Manager to join our WPS Business, overseeing a diverse portfolio of contracts across Planned Works, High-Rise Refurbishments, and Decarbonisation/Net Zero Retrofit projects.This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership in driving commercial performance and strategic growth across a range of long- and short-term contracts.🔧 What You’ll Be Doing: Leading the commercial strategy across multiple social housing contracts, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Managing project P&L, forecasts, valuations, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met or exceeded. Collaborating with operational teams to optimise contract performance and client satisfaction. Supporting contract mobilisation, implementation, and continuous improvement. Driving innovation and identifying new opportunities for growth and efficiency.✅ What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in commercial management within the social housing, construction, or maintenance sector. Strong financial and commercial acumen, with a track record of delivering profitable outcomes. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working across varied contract types and durations.🎓 Ideal Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent. RICS accreditation (preferred).If you're ready to lead with impact and help shape the future of social housing delivery, 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 Interested?Once you apply a member of the Recruitment Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Multi Skilled Joiner

We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Multiskilled Joiner to join our responsive maintenance team working on a social housing contract in the Skelmersdale area.🔧 Key Responsibilities: Carry out responsive maintenance works including repairs, replacements, and installations across occupied and void properties. Deliver high-quality joinery work in line with health and safety standards and customer expectations. Work independently and as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently and professionally. Liaise with tenants and housing officers to ensure minimal disruption and excellent service delivery.✅ Requirements: NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade (Joinery/Carpentry). Full UK Driving Licence – essential for travel between properties. Proven experience in social housing or domestic maintenance environments. Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach. Ability to work flexibly and respond to emergency call-outs when required.💼 What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Company vehicle and fuel card. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Supportive team environment and career progression.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

Senior Design Manager

WPS are looking for a highly skilled Senior Design Manager to lead the delivery of planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes within high-rise buildings, as well as retrofit projects across the North West. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and leadership experience in managing complex design challenges in occupied homes, including higher-risk buildings.Key Responsibilities Lead design teams through all RIBA stages, ensuring compliance with Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator Gateway process. Manage design risk and assurance processes, particularly for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). Oversee BIM Level 2 and digital design coordination. Deliver retrofit schemes that meet energy efficiency and sustainability goals. Maintain the golden thread of information throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders on occupied building works and planned maintenance schemes.Qualifications Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management. Strong understanding of HRB design compliance, fire safety, and structural integrity. Proficient in BIM Level 2 and digital design tools.Skills Proven leadership in managing design risk for HRBs. Expertise in RIBA stage management and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with retrofit design principles, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Excellent problem-solving, coordination, and communication skills.Experience Leading design teams on complex refurbishment and retrofit projects. Experience in planned maintenance schemes and occupied building works. Managing design assurance and maintaining the golden thread of project information. 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

Carpenter / Multi-Trader

🛠️ Carpenter / Multi Trader Base: Enfield (projects across London & within the M25)Join our Specialist Division and become a key part of delivering high‑quality carpentry and multi‑trade works across a diverse portfolio of commercial projects.We’re looking for an experienced Carpenter/Multi Trader to support our expanding division, working on a mix of larger, long‑term projects and smaller planned works. This is not a reactive day‑to‑day role-you’ll be based on each project for a sustained period, delivering consistent, high‑quality workmanship from start to finish.🔧 What You’ll Be Doing• Carrying out carpentry and multi‑trade works across commercial buildings.• Delivering high‑quality workmanship on both large-scale and smaller planned projects.• Working independently or as part of a project team depending on site requirements.• Liaising with Supervisors and Project Managers when additional trades or materials are required.• Ensuring accurate completion of job sheets, material usage, and project documentation.• Maintaining high standards of productivity, safety, and professionalism on all sites.🚗 Requirements• Full UK driving licence – significant travel across London and the M25 is required.• NVQ Level 2 Carpentry (essential).• Strong experience as a carpenter with additional multi‑trade skills.• Previous experience working in office/commercial buildings is highly desirable.• Ability to work to excellent standards with minimal supervision.• Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities.• Professional, reliable, and able to represent the company positively at all times.• Due to the nature of this position, an in-depth criminal record history check will be carried out.💬 Why Join Us?You’ll be part of a skilled specialist team delivering meaningful work across a range of commercial environments. We offer:• Stability and long-term project work.• Supportive management and opportunities to develop your skillset.• A company that values quality, safety, and professionalism.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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