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The Vacancy
Head of Sustainability - Construction Division
Location: UK – flexible national role • Contract: Permanent • Reports to: UK Operations Director
Create measurable environmental and social impact at scale.
We’re looking for a strategic, commercially minded Head of Sustainability to shape and deliver an industry‑leading sustainability strategy for Wates Construction. You’ll put excellent environmental performance and social value at the heart of how we win and deliver work - helping us achieve our 2030 and 2045 ambitions while creating real value for customers, communities and our business.
What you’ll do
What you’ll bring
Why Wates Construction
You’ll join a business committed to delivering places that are better for people and the planet -where sustainability is integral to strategy, not a side‑project. Expect the autonomy to innovate, the platform to influence, and the support of leaders who want to make a difference.
What we offer
Competitive salary + car allowance/benefits + bonus
Flexible/hybrid working and family‑friendly policies
Ongoing professional development and chartership support
An inclusive culture that values diversity, wellbeing and growth
Ready to lead real change?
Apply now via our careers page.
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.
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