The hiring process

Assistant Land Manager

Wates Group have an opportunity for An Assistant Land Manager to join our Wates Development team in Leatherhead.The Wates Developments land team identify land suitable for residential & mixed-use development and promote sites through the planning system with a view to securing a valuable planning consent. Our business holds a large and growing portfolio of potential residential development land and our team focuses on securing valuable planning consents in sustainable locations, throughout Southern England, South West and the Midlands.Reporting into the Land Director, you will help identify, investigate, appraise and secure interests in land navigating the legal, technical and financial process.ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Assistant Land Manager, you will: Establish and maintain good working relationships with land agents and landowners. Prepare initial planning appraisals, undertake due diligence enquiries and prepare viability assessments on new site opportunities. Assist the Land Team with preparing offers and bids. Negotiate and secure Option, Promotion or Hybrid agreements on competitive terms. Represent Wates Developments in a professional capacity to high standards at all times. Demonstrate a clear strategy for new opportunities collaborating with other members of the land team. Manage information flow between relevant parties internally and externally. Support the learning and development of other members of the land team where relevant.To be successful in the role you will have a good knowledge of land acquisition, the planning system, development and planning appraisals, financial viability assessments as well as the legal aspects of promotion, option and hybrid agreements as well as other aspects of land law relating to land rights.Alongside this you will be an active networker with effective communication skills and the ability to identify the right opportunities which will provide the necessary return on investment.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, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… One of the best learning and development programmes which is 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, 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/

Design Manager

Wates are looking for a Design Manager to join our Wales team, delivering high‑quality new homes for local communities.If you’re passionate about great design, enjoy working collaboratively, and have strong technical capability, this is an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh ideas, and progress your career within a leading construction business. Join us and help create tomorrow, together.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop professionally as part of a talented, diverse and supportive team.ABOUT THE ROLEOur Design Managers are a valuable part of our business, driving quality outcomes, enhancing buildability and fostering innovation. Design Managers work collaboratively with our industry specialists and in-house technical experts to ensure that the design develops in accordance with the brief with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.As our Design Manager you will: Collaborate with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to produce and manage a realistic design programme and information requirements schedule that supports design, procurement, and construction activities. Support the delivery of Continuous Improvement initiatives and drive innovation across projects. Ensure designs are robustly reviewed and verified to achieve compliance and mitigate Health & Safety, design, and buildability risks prior to construction. Identify and manage key risks and opportunities at each stage of the design and delivery process. Promote quality, coordination, and buildability from concept through to delivery.WHAT 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… One of the best learning and development programmes which is 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.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Senior Design Manager

Wates are looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Residential team in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of high-quality residential projects and bring new homes to local communities.If you are passionate about design, working within a team environment and 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 Design Managers are a valuable part of our business, driving quality outcomes, enhancing buildability and fostering innovation. Senior Design Managers work collaboratively with our customers and industry specialists to ensure that the design develops in accordance with the brief with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.As our Senior Design Manager, you will: Review the current design of all projects and undertake detailed risk and opportunities appraisal to mitigating risk, enhance buildability and add value prior to construction phase In collaboration with the project team, Lead Designer and Consultant Team, produce and manage a realistic design programme and information required schedule, to satisfy design, procurement, and construction requirements. Work closely with the Commercial and Operations Teams to ensure all design deliverables are fully coordinated, buildable and within budget. Contribute to technical workshops, value management exercises as required to align expectations in this respectWHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car 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… One of the best learning and development programmes which is 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.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Skilled Fabric Technician

Carpenter (Skilled Fabric Technician)Location: Twycross ZooContract Type: PPM & Reactive MaintenanceHours: Full-time, 40 hours per weekReports To: Facilities ManagerAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled, reliable, and proactive Carpenter (Skilled Fabric Technician) to join our FM team at Twycross Zoo. This role involves delivering high-quality building fabric maintenance across both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works.You will carry out a wide variety of carpentry tasks, support small project works, and ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard. The role requires someone who can work independently or as part of a team, with strong craftsmanship and attention to detail.Key ResponsibilitiesPlanned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Carry out scheduled carpentry and building fabric maintenance. Complete routine compliance checks including: Fire door inspections Fence condition checks Plant room visual checks Water pump visual inspections Weekly fire alarm testing Roof cleaning using SkyVac (training provided) Reactive Maintenance Respond promptly to reactive repair requests, diagnosing issues and completing repairs efficiently. Undertake a range of carpentry repairs including: Door and frame repairs Lock changes Fencing repairs Minor joinery works General building fabric maintenance Small Project Works Support and deliver small-scale refurbishment and improvement projects such as: Fencing installations Minor refurbishments Timber structure repairs Property upgrades and general improvement works Essential Qualifications & Experience NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry (minimum) At least 3 years’ experience in carpentry or building maintenance Full, clean UK driving licence High level of craftsmanship and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience using PDA/mobile job management systemsDesirable Training & Certifications MEWP 3a / 3b Licence PASMA Certification L8 Legionella Awareness Fire door survey/inspection training Experience with lock changes and security ironmongery SkyVac roof/gutter cleaning experience Basic knowledge of mechanical/electrical plant room checks Experience supporting minor project workSkills & Personal Attributes Strong problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and customer service skills Well-organised with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively Safety-first mindset with solid awareness of site H&S requirements Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to high-quality workmanship Confident using mobile PDA systems for workflow and task managementGiven 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