The Vacancy
Wates are on the lookout for a Site Administrator to join our Team in the North West. From high-profile builds to technically ambitious ventures across a range of sectors, this is your chance to be part of something big.
We do more than just build - we challenge, we innovate, and we grow together. If you're bursting with ideas, ready to push boundaries, and keen to thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you.
The role will begin in our offices in Manchester before moving to site later this year.
About the role:
As our Site Administrator, you'll be the key to our success - keeping things running smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standard. Think of yourself as the go-to support for our site teams, helping shape iconic projects from the ground up.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting engineering and site teams with seamless admin coordination
2. Keeping the wheels turning with day-to-day office duties and project support
3. Auditing, maintaining and training teams on key systems - raising the bar across every site
4. Promoting safety and compliance every step of the way
What We Offer:
5. Competitive salary & profit share scheme
6. Flexible working
7. Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
8. Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
9. Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
10. Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
11. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
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.
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 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.
Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
Awards
BEST PROJECT
Inside Housing Development Awards
WINNER
2022 Construction News Awards Winner
GOLD AWARD
Investors in People 2022
GOLD AWARD
Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
TOP 50 EMPLOYERS
2022 Top 50 Employers for Women
WINNER
2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards