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Commercial Manager

🌟 Commercial Manager – WPS Business Unit 🌟📍 Location: Finsbury Park (Hybrid Working)We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our WPS business unit. This is a pivotal role providing strong leadership, governance, and commercial excellence across all activities – both pre- and post-contract – for a portfolio of projects or a single large project.You will play a key part in work winning and operational delivery, ensuring commercial success while developing high-performing teams and fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, consultants, and the supply chain.✨ Key Responsibilities 👥 Leadership & Strategy: Active member of the Business Leadership Team, driving strategy on operational delivery, customer engagement, commercial excellence, and repeat business. Champion change initiatives and contribute to business unit objectives. 💼 Commercial Excellence: Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and group policies across all contracts. Deliver robust financial performance, including profit plans, cash management, and risk mitigation. Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to clients and senior management. 🌱 People Development: Lead and develop talented commercial teams, implementing training programmes to encourage high performance and retention. Support succession planning and career development across the business unit. 🤝 Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with customers, influencing decision-making and promoting the Wates brand. Identify market opportunities and develop strategies to secure repeat business. 🌍 Corporate Responsibility: Drive sustainability and CR initiatives, sharing best practice and leading workshops. ✅ About You Advanced knowledge of contract conditions, subcontracts, consultant appointments, and bidding policies. Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience managing governance and compliance. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to deliver complex projects and influence at senior level.🚀 This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading organisation, shaping commercial strategy and driving operational excellence.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 One of the Recruitment Team will then be in contact to advise of next steps.

Senior Planner

Wates Construction are looking for a Senior Planner to join our Construction Team in the South where we are focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.If you are passionate about working within a team environment, have proven analytical and planning skills and are 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 Planners are a valuable part of our business, the focus of this role is to provide an effective and professional planning and programming services for pre-contract and project teams.As our Senior Planner you will:· Instigate and monitor a balanced suite of performance measurement criteria throughout a project’s lifecycle· Ensure proper integration of design and procurement elements of programmes with construction· Produce integrated tender programme and method statement and present proposals to settlement meeting· Change management: review programme effect of changes and advise on EOT issues· Produce schedules as well as obtain and analyse quotes for all time-related preliminariesWHAT WE OFFER· Competitive salary & profit share scheme· 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/We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.  If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.  As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships. 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

Technical Services Manager

Technical Services ManagerLocation: Luton (ideal)Salary: Competitive + Car AllowanceHours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMAbout the RoleWPS is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive professional to lead and manage technical service delivery across our property services portfolio, ensuring compliance, quality, and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities Oversee technical service operations, ensuring adherence to statutory and contractual requirements. Manage planned and reactive maintenance activities across multiple sites. Lead and develop a team of engineers and technical staff to deliver high standards of service. Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices in building services and compliance. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and deliver exceptional service.About You Proven experience in a technical management role within property services or building maintenance. Strong knowledge of compliance, health & safety, and building regulations. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Ability to manage budgets and deliver cost-effective solutions.What We Offer Competitive salary package Car allowance Opportunities for career development and progression A supportive and collaborative working environmentGiven 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

Technical Services Manager

Technical Services ManagerLocation: Manchester/North (Preferred) – National RoleCompany: WPSAre you an experienced leader with a strong engineering background and a passion for building lasting client relationships? Wates Property Services is seeking a Technical Services Manager to deliver excellence in M&E services, compliance, and projects across our national portfolio.What You’ll Do Lead and manage engineering teams delivering M&E services, compliance, and operating frameworks. Oversee Extra Works and M&E/Fabric projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Drive leadership and development of direct reports, ensuring mandatory training and succession planning. Manage the supply chain, negotiating best value, ensuring compliance with Avetta and Construction Line, and conducting performance reviews. Support account teams with MI reporting, KPI presentations, and stakeholder engagement. Build strong relationships with clients and consultants, ensuring high standards of satisfaction and service delivery.What We’re Looking For Proven experience delivering high-quality hard M&E services in a client-driven, multi-site environment. Strong engineering background with professional qualifications and practical experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Gas trades. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks. Ability to travel nationally as required.Why Join Wates? Be part of a leading property services provider committed to sustainability and excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for career progression and professional development. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us deliver technical excellence nationwide.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