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.

James Wates CBE, Chairman of the Wates Group, has been appointed Chairman of the Princes Trust Corporate Advisory Group.

Wates Construction Group has today strengthened its team with new senior appointments.

Wates Construction has kick-started a regional growth strategy in the Midlands with the appointment of James Willis as Business Development Manager.

Kevin joined Wates Strategic Space in September 2024, bringing with him extensive experience from Knight Frank

Hayley is responsible for helping to build and expand Wates Strategic Space’s commercial land portfolio with a focus on opportunities for industrial and logistics development

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 Partnerships Director, Craig has over 20 years’ experience working within the housing development sector.

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.

Jon is responsible for our Needspace business that manages a portfolio of flexible workspace centres across London and the South East.