Wates Group Chairman Sir James Wates CBE has received his Knighthood today from (Royal family member) at Buckingham Palace. This is the second honour to be bestowed on Sir James, following a CBE in 2012.

15 OCTOBER 2019

Wates Group, the leading family-owned construction, property services and development company, has strengthened its Group Board with the appointment of Sue Harris as Non-Executive Director.

10 OCTOBER 2019

The Wates Group has announced that David Barclay is stepping down from its Group Board after seven years as a Non-Executive Director.

Wates Construction has appointed Steve Yates as Business Development Manager as it prepares to significantly expand its presence in the London marketplace.

Wates Construction will bolster its position on a range of regional procurement frameworks with the appointment of Sarah Seabright as Framework Manager.

The Wates Group is proud to confirm that its Chairman, James Wates, has been honoured with a Knighthood in the Queens Birthday Honours in recognition of his services to business and charity.

Wates has appointed David Saville in a strategic move to grow its pipeline of major projects across the region.

Wates has appointed Kyle McGrory as Regional Commercial Director as the contractor eyes further growth across the North East and Yorkshire.

Working the Executive Committee, Emily will support a wide range of initiatives to help shape the strategic development of the Group.

Wates has commenced a major recruitment drive to support its pipeline of public and private sector projects across the region.

Wates today signalled changes to its senior management team, as the business heads towards another year of growth.

Wates appoints Philip Wainwright as new CFO. He will join both the Wates Group Board and the Executive Committee. He replaces Rod Holdsworth who joined Wates as interim CFO in November 2017 and will be handing over at the end of the month.

Wates Construction, recently appointed to build Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s Saughall Massie Fire Station, has bolstered its senior team with a double promotion as it looks to expand its presence in the region.

Wates Construction, the contractor set to build the Axis Square scheme in Birmingham, has announced the appointment of Lisa Cunningham to Pre-Construction Manager for the Midlands.

Wates Construction has expanded its regional team with the appointment of Leanne Evans as Project Director in a move to grow and enhance its project delivery across the East of England.

Wates Chairman, James Wates CBE announces Paul Chandler to join Wates Group Board

The Government has today announced the appointment of James Wates CBE as Chairman of a new industry group on corporate governance

James Wates CBE, Chairman of the Wates Group, today announced that the companys Chief Executive, Andrew Davies, will leave the organisation on 10 November 2017.