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Commercial Project Manager
Wates Group
Lead high-value commercial projects, managing costs, finance and stakeholder engagement
8d ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Newbury, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Healthcare
Residential
Commercial
Engineering
Facilities Management Services
Fit out and Refurbishment
House Builder Joint Ventures
Role
What you would be doing
project management
reporting
financial tracking
cost analysis
stakeholder management
strategic projects
- Work on high-value projects that shape the future of our commercial operations.
- Report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership.
- Lead multiple strategic and functional projects from scope to delivery.
- Travel across WPS sites and offices to engage with teams and ensure project alignment.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure buy-in and successful implementation.
- Track financial benefits and ensure spend with third-party consultants delivers best value.
- Provide detailed commercial and cost-benefit analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and P&L impact.
What you bring
communication
commercial
project management
quantity surveying
housing maintenance
travel
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and project management skills.
- Comfortable working independently and managing cross-functional teams.
- Travel required across WPS sites.
- Background in Quantity Surveying or similar, ideally at a senior level.
- Experience in housing maintenance or construction.
- Hybrid working: 3 days in our Finsbury Park office, 2 days from home.
- Flexible working options available.
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Security clearance- standard disclosure and barring service (dbs) check required at offer stage
- applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually and not discriminated against
- additional pre‑employment checks may be required
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Company
Overview
Over 120 Years
Years in Operation
The company has been operational for over a century, showcasing extensive experience in construction and property services.
- Provides integrated solutions across sectors like residential, commercial, and infrastructure.
- Has played a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK's most notable projects, including landmark developments and large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Committed to innovation in construction techniques and sustainable building practices.
- Notable projects include iconic residential communities, advanced industrial facilities, and complex public sector developments.
- Collaborates with government entities, private sector clients, and developers in long-term partnerships.
- Remains a family-owned company, upholding a legacy of trust, quality, and commitment to the built environment.
- Reimagining places for people to thrive.
- 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.
90% Reduction
Scope 1 and 2 Emissions
Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2045, following a 46.2% reduction by 2030 from the 2019 baseline.
98% Scope 3
Emission Source Breakdown
98% of total emissions are attributed to Scope 3, with 89% from purchased goods and services.
46%
Mid-Term Emissions Cut
A 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline.
99% Recycling
Waste Diversion Rate
Currently recycling or diverting over 99% of waste from operations.
- Net zero carbon company by 2045 (Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions) with SBTi validation.
- Carbon neutral for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 31 December 2025.
- Achieve Biodiversity Net Gain of 20% on measurable projects (double the national minimum).
- Zero waste from operations by 2045.
- Eliminate waste and carbon from on-site operations and vehicles by 2025.
- Engage 89% of suppliers (by emissions) to have SBTi-aligned targets by end of 2027.
- Zero Carbon Sites programme: reduce diesel, use battery systems, transition to electric or green hydrogen plant.
24.9% gender pay gap
Gender Pay Gap Progress
The company reports a 24.9% mean gender pay gap in 2021, showing improvement from 30.3% in 2020.
8 weeks paternity leave
Parental Leave Policy
The company offers fully paid maternity leave, 8 weeks paid paternity/partner leave, and enhanced shared parental and adoption leave.
- Fair Treatment: Everyone is treated with fairness and respect; they can speak up and be listened to.
- Fair Opportunity: Everyone has fair access to development and progression with equity in pay.
- Fair Hiring: Hire the best person from a diverse pool, challenging perceptions that prevent talent joining.
- Disability Confident employer: inclusive recruitment, reasonable adjustments, support for disabled colleagues.
- Awards: Working Families Best Practice Awards (Best for Fathers, Best for All Families); Times Top 50 Employers for Women; Construction News’ Award for Diversity and Inclusion Excellence.
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