Reimagining places for people to thrive.
Social value is a golden thread that runs throughout our business. We believe that giving opportunities for people to thrive is just as important as new buildings and infrastructure.
Our Social Value Strategy
We care about the good we as a business can do for the economy, for our communities, and for society. Launched in 2020, our five-year social value strategy has three key themes:
Challenging inequality
Helping those furthest from the workforce.
We want to change people’s lives for the better, and support groups who face barriers to work. For example, those who’ve been through the criminal justice system, and ex-service individuals. Our Residential, FM and Developments businesses are accredited with the Living Wage Foundation to champion the real Living Wage.

Inspiring the next generation
Inspiring and educating young people about this sector.
We want to diversify and widen our talent pool, and more young people to discover the brilliant careers in the built environment. Since 2020, we’ve engaged 80,000 young people and hope to reach 100,000 by 2025. We run education outreach programmes to young people from primary school through to college. Our aim is to support them to raise aspirations, develop their potential and learn about the world of work. This includes assemblies and workshops in schools, and work experience through our T-Level placements, and summer programme.

Supporting thriving communities
Supporting and scaling up social enterprises.
Social enterprises are businesses which trade for a social or environmental purpose. We have spent over £31m with social enterprises since 2020 and are targeting £45m by 2025. Through our ASSETS programme Wates employees support social enterprises to scale, mentoring them to develop and grow their businesses. We’re a founding partner of the Buy Social Corporate Challenge, a consortium of businesses who together want to spend £1bn with social enterprises by 2026.
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SHE Advisor
Location: North West, West Midlands
Job Type: SHEQ
Application Deadline: 24-03-2026
Shape the future. Drive change. Build safer.Are you ready to challenge convention and make a genuine impact on some of our most high-profile, technically complex projects?At Wates, we’re on the lookout for a forward-thinking SHE Advisor to join our dynamic Construction Team in the West. We work across multiple sectors, pushing boundaries in design, delivery, and sustainability — and we’re looking for someone just as passionate about excellence and innovation in health, safety, and environmental leadership.ABOUT THE ROLEThis is more than just a compliance role. It’s a chance to influence how SHE is embedded at every stage of construction, from pre-con through to delivery. You’ll be supported by a diverse, collaborative team and empowered to bring new ideas to the table — all while progressing your career in a business that truly values your voice.As our SHE Advisor you will: Champion SHE best practice across multiple projects — supporting, coaching and advising teams on site. Conduct visits and reviews, identifying risk and influencing safe behaviours. Lead investigations, support RAMS reviews, and ensure incident reporting is timely and meaningful. Influence early-stage design and bid activity, driving risk awareness from the ground up. Collaborate with supply chain partners to embed Wates’ SHE standards. Share insight, innovation and learning across the business to help us continually raise the bar. 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… 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
SHE Advisor
Location: Redditch
Job Type: SHEQ
Application Deadline: 19-03-2026
WPS are seeking an experienced SHE Advisor!Are you passionate about safety, health, and the environment? We’re looking for a proactive and knowledgeable SHE Advisor to join our team and help drive excellence across our regional operations. in the Midlands (travel is a must for this role) Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance & Governance Ensure full compliance with SHE legislation, CDM regulations, and internal policies. Maintain and enhance SHE Management Systems (ISO 14001, 45001). Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments. Lead incident investigations and produce root cause analysis reports. Drive change actively engage with winning hearts and mindsOperational Support Provide expert SHE coaching to project teams, directors, and supply chain partners. Monitor site safety and environmental performance. Review RAMS and project plans for SHE compliance. Champion behavioural safety initiatives and deliver toolbox talks. Be approachable, build relations and strong trust with the operational management and project teamsStrategic Engagement Contribute SHE expertise to bids and pre-construction planning. Promote a positive SHE culture through campaigns and training. Liaise with HSE and other regulatory bodies as required. Identify improvement and potential opportunities around innovation🎓 Qualifications & SkillsEssential Minimum NEBOSH Construction Certificate and be working towards Dipploma or willing to progress to it NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Health & Safety Minimum of 5 yrs experience in Construction, Property Maintenance and or FM Sector, Utilities. Strong understanding of SHE legislation and construction practices Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SHE platforms (e.g. Airsweb) Excellent communication and coaching skills Willingness to develop knowledge around the Building Safety Act 2022 & BSR Willingness to travel from central Midlands to South and South East- Norwich, Peterborough, Cambridge, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire. Over night stay may be required but this will not be every week.Desirable Membership of IOSH with a minimum of Cert IOSH and above professional accreditation ISO 9001/14001/45001 Internal Auditor qualification Experience in social housing, refurbishment, or high-rise retrofit projects Familiarity with PASMA, IPAF. Knowledge of asbestos regulations (Control of Asbestos at Work, HSG 264) Knowledge of Building Safety Act- HRB’s and willingness to be trained and educated around general FRA of low risk buildings and propertiesIf you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
