Wates Construction is using its role on the East Midlands Property Alliance (empa) framework to boost prospects for jobseekers in the East Midlands and has so far delivered almost 100 employment and training opportunities for local people.

“Questions remain over the governments target of 3 million apprentices by 2020 but we owe it to generations of young (and not so young) people to change our thinking about what apprenticeships are and how we use them.”

22 Station Road, Cambridges new Grade A office development, has been crowned Best Commercial Workplace at the British Council for Offices (BCO) Midlands and East Anglia Regional Property Awards 2016.

HOME, Manchesters new international centre for contemporary theatre, film and visual art has been crowned the winner of two prestigious design awards just one year since it opened its doors at First Street.

Wates has been awarded the contract to build the Victoria and Albert Museums (V&As) Exhibition Road Project, designed by architects AL_A.

As Managing Director for Major Projects, Eddie has overall responsibility for securing and constructing the larger, more complex projects that Wates deliver across the UK.

I am passionate about creating a network of cross-discipline connections across the industry focused on developing a collabotative approach to knowledge share to explore solutions to customers and sector challenges.

As Major Projects Pre-construction Director, Mike is responsible for work-winning across the Major Projects Division.

As Commercial Director – Major Projects, Gareth is responsible for pre and post contract commercial governance across the Major Projects Division. He leads his team to provide transparent and effective cost solutions across multiple sectors and types of contract.

Joining Wates in 2023, Bradley uses his expertise to help grow the pipeline of work in the Southern region.

John leads the Pre-Construction function for the Construction Business, where his passion lies in promoting continuous improvement, driving efficiency, and ensuring consistency across all aspects of Pre-Construction.

Gavin has been DfE Framework Director since March 2019 having previously been DfE Framework Manager for four years.

As Education Director since 2016, Gary has overall accountability for our Schools Education Sector. He works closely with the other members of our DfE Framework Management to ensure Framework Agreement compliance and high performance levels, and oversees the timely delivery of all schemes within budget

Nicola is responsible for Business Development within our Northern Home Counties region, predominantly based in the East, covering Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties

Paul’s expertise has been shaped across a construction career over nearly 40 years, notable for delivering profitable growth, together with leadership of businesses that have delivered some of the industry’s most recognisable and iconic projects.

Freddie is a versatile and innovative Business Development Manager responsible for the leading the growth strategy for Wates Construction in Yorkshire and the North East..

Steve is responsible for leading business development for construction in London at Wates.

Simon has 24 years of experience within the built environment, 16 of which have been in the healthcare sector.