Are you organised, curious, and ready to learn? We're looking for a motivated Trainee to join our Buying Team and build a strong foundation in procurement within a fast-paced construction environment. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants hands on experience, structured development and the chance to make a real impact from day one. What you'll be doing As a Trainee Buyer, you'll support the team across the full materials procurement process, helping ensure our projects have what they need, when they need it. Your day will be varied and will include maintaining and updating our procurement schedule, attending meetings, taking notes and following up on actions. You'll work closely with the Buying Team, providing both administrative and technical support, while processing material requisitions in line with our delegation thresholds. You'll be responsible for issuing enquiries to suppliers and preparing simple cost comparisons to support decision making. You'll raise and upload purchase orders, help schedule material quantities from drawings, and keep data accurate across our procurement logs and supplier databases. You'll also assist in gathering competitive supplier quotations, supporting negotiations on cost, performance and lead times. At times, you'll visit construction sites to discuss material queries with teams and meet suppliers to help build strong working relationships. You'll also get involved in any additional tasks needed to support the smooth running of the Buying function. Who we're looking for You don't need prior procurement experience; although any exposure to a construction environment or an interest in the sector would be an advantage. Most importantly, we're looking for enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. If you're confident using IT systems, comfortable working with numbers, well organised, detail focused and enjoy communicating with others, you'll fit in perfectly. You'll receive full training from an experienced team, gain exposure to real projects and live supplier engagement, and have opportunities to visit construction sites to see firsthand how your work contributes to successful delivery. Most importantly, you'll join a supportive environment where your development truly matters. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? Watkin Jones Group is the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential for rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that's not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We're committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we can offer you: Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), hybrid working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships. Wellbeing: Access to 'Your Wellbeing' programme & OpenUp - a confidential wellbeing platform. Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more. Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. This is an opportunity to take on a high impact role within a forward thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Are you organised, curious, and ready to learn? We're looking for a motivated Trainee to join our Buying Team and build a strong foundation in procurement within a fast-paced construction environment. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants hands on experience, structured development and the chance to make a real impact from day one. What you'll be doing As a Trainee Buyer, you'll support the team across the full materials procurement process, helping ensure our projects have what they need, when they need it. Your day will be varied and will include maintaining and updating our procurement schedule, attending meetings, taking notes and following up on actions. You'll work closely with the Buying Team, providing both administrative and technical support, while processing material requisitions in line with our delegation thresholds. You'll be responsible for issuing enquiries to suppliers and preparing simple cost comparisons to support decision making. You'll raise and upload purchase orders, help schedule material quantities from drawings, and keep data accurate across our procurement logs and supplier databases. You'll also assist in gathering competitive supplier quotations, supporting negotiations on cost, performance and lead times. At times, you'll visit construction sites to discuss material queries with teams and meet suppliers to help build strong working relationships. You'll also get involved in any additional tasks needed to support the smooth running of the Buying function. Who we're looking for You don't need prior procurement experience; although any exposure to a construction environment or an interest in the sector would be an advantage. Most importantly, we're looking for enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. If you're confident using IT systems, comfortable working with numbers, well organised, detail focused and enjoy communicating with others, you'll fit in perfectly. You'll receive full training from an experienced team, gain exposure to real projects and live supplier engagement, and have opportunities to visit construction sites to see firsthand how your work contributes to successful delivery. Most importantly, you'll join a supportive environment where your development truly matters. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? Watkin Jones Group is the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential for rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that's not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We're committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we can offer you: Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), hybrid working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships. Wellbeing: Access to 'Your Wellbeing' programme & OpenUp - a confidential wellbeing platform. Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more. Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. This is an opportunity to take on a high impact role within a forward thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment.
A leading property development company in Chester is seeking a motivated Trainee Buyer to join their Buying Team. This role involves supporting full materials procurement, maintaining schedules, and building relationships with suppliers. Ideal candidates should have a willingness to learn, strong organisational skills, and be comfortable with IT systems. The position offers competitive salary, work-life balance, and comprehensive training. Join us to make a real impact from day one.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
A leading property development company in Chester is seeking a motivated Trainee Buyer to join their Buying Team. This role involves supporting full materials procurement, maintaining schedules, and building relationships with suppliers. Ideal candidates should have a willingness to learn, strong organisational skills, and be comfortable with IT systems. The position offers competitive salary, work-life balance, and comprehensive training. Join us to make a real impact from day one.
A leading property development company based in Chester is seeking a Finance Professional to join their Group Finance team. In this role, you'll manage financial reporting for multiple Special Purpose Vehicles and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possess strong accounting skills, and be able to work under tight deadlines. This position offers an engaging work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and benefits including a discretionary annual bonus and health plan.
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
A leading property development company based in Chester is seeking a Finance Professional to join their Group Finance team. In this role, you'll manage financial reporting for multiple Special Purpose Vehicles and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possess strong accounting skills, and be able to work under tight deadlines. This position offers an engaging work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and benefits including a discretionary annual bonus and health plan.
Watkin Jones, a market-leading developer and manager of build-to-rent and purpose-built student accommodation, is seeking a talented and detail-driven Finance Professional to join our Group Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the preparation, analysis and filing of financial information across a wide portfolio of entities within the Group for a period of 18 months. About the Role In this broad and hands-on role, you will take ownership of financial reporting for multiple Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and support key Group-level processes. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Audit, Tax and wider business teams, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls and compliance with statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities SPV Financial Ownership Full responsibility for monthly SPV financials, including journal posting, cost reviews and Group reporting. Preparation and filing of statutory accounts and tax computations for all SPVs. Group Reporting & Compliance Support the production of the Group Annual Report and Accounts. Prepare and file the Group VAT return, as well as VAT submissions for SPVs outside the VAT Group. Complete CIS returns, ONS submissions and other required financial surveys. Treasury & Controls Manage monthly bank reconciliations and maintain oversight of CHAPs payment controls. Prepare and code payments in line with Group policies. Review Roomex invoices and credit card expenditure, ensuring accurate coding and analysis. Financial Management & Support Prepare balance sheet reconciliations across the Group. Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors. Support ad-hoc projects for the Group Financial Controller. Provide occasional cover for the Sales Ledger function. About You We are looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and equipped with strong technical accounting skills. You will be confident working across multiple entities, managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines. You should be comfortable engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders, proactive in your approach, and eager to learn and develop within a dynamic finance team. What We Offer: At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we offer: Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, cash paid health plan, life insurance, and more. Professional Growth: A pivotal role within a forward-thinking organisation and the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects. Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile approach to work and discounted gym memberships. About Us: Watkin Jones was established in 1791 and has been building homes since 1927. More recently, we listed on the AIM market in 2016 with a market cap of £255m (current market cap c. £550m). In FY2020 we generated gross revenue of £354m and a Gross Profit of £75.9m. Our position in the market is based on a 'capital light' model, where we typically work with institutional forward funders. Watkin Jones' success to date has been based on our emphasis on building relationships of trust, our customer focus and our forward-thinking structure. Our intention is to create the future of living, which to us means high quality rental homes, community focus and sustainably driven development. Apply Now: If you have a passion for delivering high-quality developments and the skills to navigate complex projects from planning through completion, we want to hear from you!
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Watkin Jones, a market-leading developer and manager of build-to-rent and purpose-built student accommodation, is seeking a talented and detail-driven Finance Professional to join our Group Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the preparation, analysis and filing of financial information across a wide portfolio of entities within the Group for a period of 18 months. About the Role In this broad and hands-on role, you will take ownership of financial reporting for multiple Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and support key Group-level processes. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Audit, Tax and wider business teams, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls and compliance with statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities SPV Financial Ownership Full responsibility for monthly SPV financials, including journal posting, cost reviews and Group reporting. Preparation and filing of statutory accounts and tax computations for all SPVs. Group Reporting & Compliance Support the production of the Group Annual Report and Accounts. Prepare and file the Group VAT return, as well as VAT submissions for SPVs outside the VAT Group. Complete CIS returns, ONS submissions and other required financial surveys. Treasury & Controls Manage monthly bank reconciliations and maintain oversight of CHAPs payment controls. Prepare and code payments in line with Group policies. Review Roomex invoices and credit card expenditure, ensuring accurate coding and analysis. Financial Management & Support Prepare balance sheet reconciliations across the Group. Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors. Support ad-hoc projects for the Group Financial Controller. Provide occasional cover for the Sales Ledger function. About You We are looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and equipped with strong technical accounting skills. You will be confident working across multiple entities, managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines. You should be comfortable engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders, proactive in your approach, and eager to learn and develop within a dynamic finance team. What We Offer: At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we offer: Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, cash paid health plan, life insurance, and more. Professional Growth: A pivotal role within a forward-thinking organisation and the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects. Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile approach to work and discounted gym memberships. About Us: Watkin Jones was established in 1791 and has been building homes since 1927. More recently, we listed on the AIM market in 2016 with a market cap of £255m (current market cap c. £550m). In FY2020 we generated gross revenue of £354m and a Gross Profit of £75.9m. Our position in the market is based on a 'capital light' model, where we typically work with institutional forward funders. Watkin Jones' success to date has been based on our emphasis on building relationships of trust, our customer focus and our forward-thinking structure. Our intention is to create the future of living, which to us means high quality rental homes, community focus and sustainably driven development. Apply Now: If you have a passion for delivering high-quality developments and the skills to navigate complex projects from planning through completion, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Asset Development Manager to join our team on a two-year fixed-term basis. With the potential for the role to evolve into a permanent position, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the performance and value of our land portfolio. In this role, you will take ownership of a targeted group of historic sites, driving forward comprehensive reviews and implementing clear, commercially driven strategies. Your focus will include exploring opportunities to add planning or development value, progressing disposals, or identifying long term holding approaches where appropriate. This position is key to delivering the Executive Team's ambition to strategically manage the landbank, identifying opportunities, maximising value, and ensuring the portfolio is optimised through informed, data led decision making. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic review of selected stalled sites within the landbank. Identify and implement value enhancing strategies including planning uplift, development opportunities, disposals, or retention. Work cross functionally to progress actions that unlock value and support corporate objectives. Provide clear, evidence based recommendations to support decision making at senior levels. About You You will be a forward thinking individual with strong asset development, planning, or property expertise. You thrive on problem solving, driving progress, and delivering measurable results. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? Watkin Jones Group is the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential for rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that's not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We're committed to creating high quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we can offer you: Work Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), hybrid working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships. Wellbeing: Access to 'Your Wellbeing' programme & OpenUp - a confidential wellbeing platform. Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more. Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. This is an opportunity to take on a high impact role within a forward thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Asset Development Manager to join our team on a two-year fixed-term basis. With the potential for the role to evolve into a permanent position, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the performance and value of our land portfolio. In this role, you will take ownership of a targeted group of historic sites, driving forward comprehensive reviews and implementing clear, commercially driven strategies. Your focus will include exploring opportunities to add planning or development value, progressing disposals, or identifying long term holding approaches where appropriate. This position is key to delivering the Executive Team's ambition to strategically manage the landbank, identifying opportunities, maximising value, and ensuring the portfolio is optimised through informed, data led decision making. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic review of selected stalled sites within the landbank. Identify and implement value enhancing strategies including planning uplift, development opportunities, disposals, or retention. Work cross functionally to progress actions that unlock value and support corporate objectives. Provide clear, evidence based recommendations to support decision making at senior levels. About You You will be a forward thinking individual with strong asset development, planning, or property expertise. You thrive on problem solving, driving progress, and delivering measurable results. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? Watkin Jones Group is the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential for rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that's not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We're committed to creating high quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we can offer you: Work Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), hybrid working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships. Wellbeing: Access to 'Your Wellbeing' programme & OpenUp - a confidential wellbeing platform. Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more. Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. This is an opportunity to take on a high impact role within a forward thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment.
A leading property development firm is seeking an Asset Development Manager for a two-year fixed-term role in Chester, United Kingdom. The position is pivotal in driving strategic management of their landbank and optimizing portfolio value through comprehensive reviews and data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate will possess asset development and planning expertise, collaborating across functions to deliver results. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a chance to work on significant projects shaping the built environment.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A leading property development firm is seeking an Asset Development Manager for a two-year fixed-term role in Chester, United Kingdom. The position is pivotal in driving strategic management of their landbank and optimizing portfolio value through comprehensive reviews and data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate will possess asset development and planning expertise, collaborating across functions to deliver results. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a chance to work on significant projects shaping the built environment.