The hiring process


Our recruitment process has several stages, including initial screenings, interviews, and skills assessments. This is so we can evaluate each applicant’s qualifications and fit with our company culture in a fair and transparent way. We promise all our applicants a positive experience throughout, reflecting our supportive and inclusive work environment.

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OUR HIRING PROCESS

Your recruitment journey with us

There is a huge range of jobs at Wates. See and apply for job opportunities.

  • To apply for a job, complete an application and submit your CV online. Instructions on how to apply are provided for each vacancy.  
  • We’ve designed our online application forms to be accessible and can provide alternative formats upon request.
  • The recruitment team will review your application against the job criteria and share a shortlist with the hiring manager.

You can apply for an early careers programme here.

Application: Our online application forms are designed to be accessible, and we can provide alternative formats upon request.

Interview: We are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please inform our recruitment team in advance and we will work with you to ensure a smooth process.

Outcome: Offer details will include salary and benefits to be offered, however, any offer of employment would be conditional on you providing satisfactory evidence to us that you have the right to work in the UK.

Onboarding: Our onboarding process is designed to be flexible, ensuring a smooth transition for all new team members.
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Reasonable adjustments

Some candidates may need us to adjust the recruitment process due to a disability. This helps ensure that we are fair and consistent and that everyone has the chance to do well.

You can tell us if you require reasonable adjustments when you apply.

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Resident Liaison Officer

Location: Liverpool

Job Type: Customer Service

Application Deadline: 01-10-2025

WPS is expanding its domestic retrofit programme across the North West, and we’re looking for a passionate and proactive Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to join our Planned Division. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team delivering meaningful change to communities through energy efficiency upgrades.🔧 About the RoleAs an RLO, you’ll be the key point of contact between residents and our delivery teams, ensuring smooth communication and minimal disruption during retrofit works. You’ll support projects that aim to create warmer, healthier homes while helping residents reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions.🏠 Scope of Works Includes: Insulation and ventilation upgrades Window and door replacements Installation of renewable technologies (Solar PV, Air Source Heat Pumps)🌱 Why Join Us?Now is a brilliant time to become part of WPS. Your work will directly contribute to: Improving living conditions for households in Liverpool Supporting the UK’s net-zero goals Building trust and engagement within local communities👤 What We’re Looking For: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience in customer-facing roles, ideally within housing or construction Ability to manage resident expectations and resolve issues sensitively Organised, empathetic, and solution-focusedGiven 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

Resident Liaison Officer

Location: Manchester

Job Type: Customer Service

Application Deadline: 01-10-2025

WPS is expanding its domestic retrofit programme across the North West, and we’re looking for a passionate and proactive Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to join our Planned Division specifically within the Manchester area.This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team delivering meaningful change to communities through energy efficiency upgrades.🔧 About the RoleAs an RLO, you’ll be the key point of contact between residents and our delivery teams, ensuring smooth communication and minimal disruption during retrofit works. You’ll support projects that aim to create warmer, healthier homes while helping residents reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions.🏠 Scope of Works Includes: Insulation and ventilation upgrades Window and door replacements Installation of renewable technologies (Solar PV, Air Source Heat Pumps)🌱 Why Join Us?Now is a brilliant time to become part of WPS. Your work will directly contribute to: Improving living conditions for households in Manchester Supporting the UK’s net-zero goals Building trust and engagement within local communities👤 What We’re Looking For: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience in customer-facing roles, ideally within housing or construction Ability to manage resident expectations and resolve issues sensitively Organised, empathetic, and solution-focusedGiven 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 Quantity Surveyor

Location: East Anglia

Job Type: Commercial

Application Deadline: 08-10-2025

Are you a forward-thinking Surveyor with a passion for challenging the norm and driving innovation in the construction industry? Wates invites you to become part of our team, where we deliver high-profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. This is your opportunity to make a real impact, elevate your career, and work on groundbreaking projects with a supportive and diverse team.Why Choose Wates?At Wates, we reimagine places for people to thrive. We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a platform for you to bring fresh ideas, redefine standards, and grow within a company that values talent and ambition. Our inclusive environment encourages collaboration and innovation, ensuring that your contributions will shape the future of construction.What You’ll Do:As a Senior Quantity Surveyor at Wates, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our projects by leading the commercial aspects and ensuring their seamless execution. Your responsibilities will include: Leadership & Strategy: Managing the project’s commercial team and taking accountability for all pre- and post-contract strategies, commercial functions, and contract reporting. Value Creation: Collaborating with clients and industry experts to deliver added value, ensure compliance, and uphold best practices while driving commercial viability. Key Deliverables: Oversee procurement strategies, sub-contract orders, and supply chain management. Handle measurements, valuations, contractual notices, and change valuations. Complete and submit monthly cost reports, progress updates, and both internal and external tender strategies. Financial Oversight: Maintain positive project cash flow through upstream/downstream valuations and deliver accurate final accounts for main and sub-contracts. What’s in It for You? · 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. Ready to Build the Future?If you’re ready to redefine what’s possible in construction and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Join Wates, and together, let’s create tomorrow.Apply Now to Make Your Mark!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

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Newbury

Job Type: Commercial

Application Deadline: 08-10-2025

Wates are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction Team focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.If you are passionate about the commercial aspects of Construction 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 Quantity Surveyors are a valuable part of our business, where they lead the team on a project or cluster of packages having full accountability for the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting. Senior Quantity Surveyors take the lead; working collaboratively with our customers and industry specialists with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.As our Senior Quantity Surveyor you will:· Manage the project commercial team ensuring all Wates Main Contract obligations are met and process obligations are complete with particular reference to Procurement, Sub-contract orders, Managing Supply Chain, Measurements and Valuations, Contractual Notices and Valuing Change· Complete and submit Monthly Cost Reports, Procurement Strategy Updates and Internal/External Progress Reports alongside developing and implementing internal and external tender stage and delivery strategies· Agree external valuations upstream/downstream to maintain a positive project cashflow and produce and agree main and subcontract final accountsWHAT 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