Careers with us
Working with purpose.
Building your future.
Our work transforms places. We partner with local authorities, housing associations and public sector clients to deliver homes that help communities thrive. You’ll see the impact of your work in real streets, real neighbourhoods and real lives.
We’re open, friendly and collaborative. We listen, we help and we celebrate wins as a team. You’ll be trusted to get on, supported to learn and encouraged to take the next step.
At Wates Residential, you’ll have access to structured development pathways and benefits designed to support what matters most to you — from professional training and progression opportunities to wellbeing initiatives and family-friendly policies.
Real stories
From apprentices and graduates to experienced professionals, colleagues join us from many backgrounds and craft great careers. Read how our teams progress and grow across Residential and the wider Group.
Family values
We’ve been a family-owned business for more than a century. That shows in how we treat people. We back our teams, we invest in learning and we create space for you to do your best work.
What that means day to day:
- Respect and fairness in every interaction
- Leaders who listen and support progression
- Colleagues who look out for each other and our communities.
Reward and benefits
We offer competitive pay and flexible benefits you can tailor to your life. Highlights include:
- A flexible benefits scheme to select what works for you
- 26 days’ holiday each year, plus two volunteering days and your birthday off
- Industry-leading family leave, including full paid maternity and 12 weeks paid partner leave
- Flexible working across all parts of our business, including site-based roles
We hire fairly, pay fairly and help everyone progress.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we support employee networks that help people connect and speak up.
Work with us
Find your next role
Whether you’re building your career or changing direction, there’s a place for you in
Wates Residential.
Early careers
Apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships, year-out placements and graduate routes. If you’re starting out, we’ll set you up to thrive.
Join our talent community
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