Contract Supervisor

We have an opportunity for a Contracts Supervisor to join our team in Finsbury Park; supervising, leading and overseeing the quality control operatives in accordance with Health and Safety and ensure good working practices of refurbishment work are met within Public and Private sectors.

Key Accountabilities will be to ensure

• Lead a team of reactive maintenance operatives and allocate work on a daily basis
• Attend pre-inspection works and advise operatives on job specifics
• Attend post-inspection works and inspect operatives’ workmanship
• Ensure large Multi-trade jobs are booked in by the scheduling team and are checked to clarify what trades and timeframes are required and if a pre-inspection is needed
• Deal and respond effectively for variation requests highlighted by the operative adhering to the appropriate client rules and procedures

We are looking for you to have worked in supervisory position before with the ability to effectively manage a team of reactive maintenance operatives, coaching and advising on the best working practices.

To be successful in this role you will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships.

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.