We’re proud of our legacy of delivering high-profile projects that truly benefit local communities – and we’re growing. We’re looking for passionate individuals who want to belong, contribute, and thrive in a place where their work matters. From on-site to in-office, you’ll find a collaborative culture built on trust, support and inclusion. With a wide range of rewarding opportunities across numerous areas, you’ll have the freedom to grow and the support to succeed. If you're ready to take ownership of your work take a look at our opportunities: https://lnkd.in/ekETAetj #CareersAtWates #NewOpportunities #ReimagineYourFuture #ThrivingPeople
Wates Group
Construction
Leatherhead, Surrey 167,151 followers
Reimagining places for people to thrive.
About us
The Wates Group was established in 1897 and is one of the leading privately-owned construction, development and property services companies in the UK. We employ almost 6,000 people, working with a range of clients and partners from across the public and private sectors. Also, we strive to continue our DEI efforts to ensure a supportive workplace through our initiatives and employee networks. We are proud to sponsor Premiership Women's Rugby, driving impactful change to redefine what inclusion and equal opportunity look like in rugby and the built environment industry.
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http://www.wates.co.uk
External link for Wates Group
- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Leatherhead, Surrey
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1897
- Specialties
- Construction, Property services, Property development, Facilities Management, Engineering, Residential Development, Sustainability, Social Enterprise, Charity, and Philanthropy
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Wates House
Station Approach
Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7SW, GB
Employees at Wates Group
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Adam Cannon
Project Director & Alliance Lead - BSc,Hons,MCIOB,ACIAT
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Juliana Ferreira
Executive Leader for Digital Product Experiences, Business Transformation & Innovation Strategist. Advisor & Mentor.
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Jelena Spragg
Business Analyst | IT Delivery Manager
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Taz Sherwani
Director, Single Family Office
Updates
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Reimagining homes to end homelessness: Wates Group featured in CSJ’s Housing First report We’re proud that our modular housing playbook, A Way Back Home, has been referenced in The Centre for Social Justice’s No Place Like Home report, which calls for a national scale-up of Housing First across England – an approach that aims to end homelessness by providing people with a stable home first, then wrapping support around them. The report highlights our modular offer as a key innovation where we’re seeking to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient homes quickly and cost-effectively to meet urgent need and help alleviate the temporary accommodation crisis. This is what happens when we reimagine. 🔗 Read our playbook: https://lnkd.in/eqNpA26a 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eFV_jaTt
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We’re pleased to share the successful delivery of a new Video Conferencing Centre (VCC) at HMP New Hall, completed by our Smartspace team for the Ministry of Justice UK under the CSF Framework A. Delivered within the unique constraints of a live prison environment, this 45-week project, targeting BREEAM Outstanding, demonstrates how modern construction methods can deliver secure, sustainable, and human-centred facilities with precision at pace. We delivered: • Seven bespoke offsite modules • Four secure video conferencing suites and a courtroom-style parole room • 18-week programme saving • Significant social value through apprenticeships, student outreach, and biodiversity enhancements Most importantly, the new facility supports wellbeing for prisoners and staff – reducing the stress of offsite court visits and providing a calm, functional space for hearings, family connections, and rehabilitation. Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/ecxpgkai
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We’re proud to support the Royal Armouries Museum as a new Corporate Member. Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to preserving cultural heritage and strengthening community connections. As David Wingfield, Managing Director of Wates Construction East, puts it: "This is about building a legacy that goes beyond construction, one that enriches lives for generations to come."
The Royal Armouries are delighted to welcome Wates Group as a Corporate Member. Funds raised through corporate membership allow us to continue to provide our outstanding programme of exhibitions and events, enabling our visitors and audiences to experience our world-class collection in exciting and meaningful ways. David Wingfield, Managing Director of Wates – Construction East said: "Our membership underscores a deep commitment to preserving cultural heritage and fostering meaningful community connections. By supporting this historic institution, we aim to contribute to a lasting legacy—one that extends beyond construction and enriches the lives of future generations in the local community." Corporate Members can enjoy exclusive access to our world-class exhibitions and events, along with staff volunteering opportunities and complimentary venue hire. For more information on becoming a Corporate Member of the Royal Armouries, please visit https://lnkd.in/e_6wnX3j or email development@armouries.org.uk for more information. #royalarmouries #heritage #museum
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We're thrilled that Wates Developments have been given the green light on their plans for 79 new homes north of Marringdean Road. This development reflects our commitment to building thoughtful, sustainable communities that meet real local needs.
We’re pleased to share that Horsham District Council has approved our plans for 79 new homes on land north of Marringdean Road, Billingshurst. Twenty-eight of these homes will be delivered through affordable rent and shared ownership, directly supporting local families and individuals on the Council’s Housing Register, which now totals over 700 households. What’s more, every home will be Net Zero Carbon Ready, reflecting our ongoing commitment to future-proofed, sustainable development. The application was fully supported by planning officers and recommended for approval, recognition of the quality, sustainability and alignment of the scheme with local policy. The plans also include a new, fully equipped children’s play area to meet a recognised local need for high-quality recreational space. The development will promote sustainable transport, with investment in improved bus stops, safer pedestrian access via dropped kerbs and tactile paving, and new sheltered cycle parking at Billingshurst railway station, helping residents to travel smarter and greener. Finally, we’re proud to continue working with Sussex Green Living. Earlier this year, our support helped deliver a series of school workshops aimed at reducing food waste and promoting composting. Most recently, pupils at Billingshurst Primary Academy participated in an interactive session for World Environment Day, learning how small actions can lead to significant environmental impact. This represents another step forward in delivering thoughtful, sustainable communities that address real local needs. #WatesDevelopments #Planning #LandAndDevelopment #NetZeroHomes
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Exciting announcement! In partnership with Vistry Group, our Developments team has secured planning approval for up to 270 net zero carbon ready homes in Ashtead, Surrey. Over 100 will be affordable, with new green spaces, a community hub and sustainable transport links. As a business with a long history in Surrey, this milestone is a significant step in supporting housing needs in the local area and creating places for residents to thrive. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejPv5-m5 #FlourishingHomes #ThrivingPlaces #GreenSpaces #LandDevelopment #LocalCommunity #Surrey
We’re proud to share that planning permission has been granted for up to 270 high-quality homes in Ashtead – an allocated site in the Mole Valley Local Plan, formerly designated as Green Belt. This is a significant planning milestone – the release of Green Belt land is rare and reflects the clear need for new homes in the local area. With over 680 households on Mole Valley’s social housing register, this development will deliver more than 100 affordable homes through social rent, affordable rent and shared ownership. In addition to the affordable housing, the site will also see a purpose-built community building, 30 acres of public green space, with play areas and biodiversity corridors, a new community building with potential for a nursery, improved walking and cycling links and on-site car share and also contributions to Surrey Connect’s digital on-demand bus service. Brought forward by Wates Developments in partnership with Vistry Group, the plans have been shaped by years of collaboration with Mole Valley District Council and meaningful engagement with local residents and stakeholders. John Tarvit, Director of Planning, said: “Wates has a long and proud history in Leatherhead, so we’re delighted that this important milestone to build vitally required, high-quality homes in the local area has been approved following years of working with Mole Valley District Council. #WatesDevelopments #SustainableDevelopment #AffordableHousing #VistryGroup
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Our purpose commits us to protecting nature and taking action on climate change – and we’re proud to support this open letter, which echoes our response to the Government’s Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) consultation. BNG is a world-first policy and a vital step forward. We believe in its potential to create lasting, positive change for nature, and we’re fully behind collaborative efforts to make it more accessible across our sector, without compromising its integrity or ambition. Now isn’t the time to sit back. We need to be bold, step up, and work together across the industry to make decisions that support this policy and secure a thriving future for generations to come. You can find out more about what we are doing to build a sustainable future here: https://lnkd.in/emjZTe89 #BiodiversityNetGain #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NaturePositive #CollaborationForChange #ThrivingPlanet
We’ve joined forces with business leaders – including finance providers and developers – to call for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to be embedded in all development plans, no matter their size. BNG was introduced to ensure new developments leave nature in a better state than they found it, and it’s already been delivering results for nature, businesses and communities. It offers a real chance for a nature-positive future. But this can only be a reality with the right support and direction from Government. Today, we’ve sent our open letter, co-signed by Knight Frank, Schroders Wealth Management, alongside many others, to the Prime Minister. Together, we argue that small and medium-sized developments must not be made exempt from protecting wildlife and making up for the loss of nature. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/egKeM2Dy #BusinessForNature #BiodiversityNetGain #NaturePositive #BNG
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953 Hours. 147 Volunteers. 4 Boroughs. Over the past month and a half, our Residential teams in London have come together across Brent Council, Westminster City Council, Harrow Council and London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to deliver meaningful change as part of our Community and Conservation period. From painting and planting to pantry makeovers and playground revamps, we worked side by side with local charities, schools and community spaces to create environments that are safer, greener and more welcoming, and make a difference to local communities. This is what social value in action looks like. Thank you to every volunteer, partner and community member who made this possible. Swipe through to see the impact we made in communities across London. Discover how our residential partnerships create lasting legacies and impact in local communities: https://lnkd.in/e8gTTMPB Thank you to our incredible supply chain partners for helping out as well: LJJ LTD Lee Marley Group Steel Build Ltd GCL Group South Eastern Carpentry Ltd SCL Interiors Anchor Construction Logistics A&BGroupLtd Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland Goody Demolition Ltd Watkins #SocialValue #CommunityImpact #London #Volunteering #TogetherWeBuild #ConservationMonth #ResidentialLondon
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We’re proud to be contributing to Centre for Construction Best Practice (CCBP) new research initiative looking at Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). We firmly believe involving contractors early leads to smarter planning, reduced risk, and better project outcomes for government and the communities we serve. Backed by Government, tier one contractors and leading academic universities, this new research will help provide solid evidence for the utilisation of ECI on projects. The call for evidence is now open – click here to have your say! https://lnkd.in/ebZGEtCE #ThrivingPlaces #ReimaginingCommunities #EarlyContractorInvolvement
The Centre for Construction Best Practice (CCBP) has launched a major research initiative focused on Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), with support from government, tier one contractors, and five leading academic institutions. The initiative follows a roundtable discussion with main contractors including BAM UK & Ireland, Kier Group, Morgan Sindall Construction, Stepnell, and Wates Group and has already gained strong backing from central government, with Mike Reader MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment, stating: “We know that ECI has been critical to many successful infrastructure and building schemes. But, the public sector still struggles to make this the norm across its projects. This research will drive change in public projects delivery.” The call for evidence is now open and will close at 5pm on Tuesday 30th September 2025. Contractors who contribute will be named in the final whitepaper. Learn more and get involved here: https://bit.ly/CCBPECI
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Last month, we had the pleasure of welcoming senior leaders from the Ministry of Justice UK and HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) to the Gartree 2 site. Hosted by our Chairman, Tim Wates and CEO, Eoghan O'Lionaird, the visit was a chance to share how we’re reimagining the future of secure environments – with innovation, collaboration, and long-term social value at the core. From a project update on delivery progress and confidence, to a behind-the-scenes tour with Careys showcasing Safeshield technology in action, the day brought our shared vision to life. Guests also met key partners including The Mick George Group and MadiganGill, who are helping shape this vitally important build. A huge thank you to everyone involved! Find out more about the Gartree 2 project: https://lnkd.in/eaYv5iZS #ReimaginingPlaces #Innovation #Collaboration #Construction