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e have an opportunity for a Supervisor to join Wates with our Wates Living Space team in the Specialist Division, primarily on our Met Police estate refurbishment contract along with the other contracts covered by the division such as Dangerous Structures and Civic building works.

Key Accountabilities will include:

• To lead a team of, operatives, working forepersons
• Managing and co-ordination of multiple contractors delivering works
• Carry out weekly site audits (IMS) and action findings
• Manage, monitor, review and oversee customer satisfaction
• Meeting key performance indicators in accordance with contract
• Attend pre-inspection works and advise operatives on job specifics
• Attend post inspection works and inspect workmanship
• Responsible for checking operative’s booking sheets and time sheets ensuring they are completed correctly, accurately and timely
• Coach and advise operatives on good working practices
• Build and maintain good working relationships with client representative, attending client meetings
• Ensure that operatives are dressed in company livery including PPE, that company vans are clean and tidy and ID passes are always worn
• Responsible for ensuring operatives adhere to Wates policies and procedures

In addition you will have:

• A good general construction knowledge
• Repairs and maintenance sector experience
• A proven track record in managing large projects requiring coordination and cooperation of contractors
• A proven track record in managing a large and diverse direct labour team and Supply Chain
• A proven track record in Health and Safety Management, holding a current SMSTS or SSSTS certificate

We are looking for you to already have the relevant experience to fulfil the above role requirements and have worked at a supervisory level.

To be successful in the role you also be an excellent communicator with the ability to problem solve, multi task and work to tight deadlines.

SC level clearance is required due to the nature of the role and the client – Metropolitan Police. Any offers will be conditional on the candidates passing or having SC clearance.

Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.

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.

The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.