Why work with Wates?

As one of the UK's largest privately owned construction companies, we have some 2,400 employees and in 2010 our turnover was around £1 billion. We recently received external endorsement of our leadership position in the industry when we were awarded Contractor of the Year, Employer of the Year and the Judges Supreme Award at the Construction News Awards 2011. Wates has also received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development and Business in The Community’s Company of the Year Award which recognises our commitment to corporate responsibility.

Our core construction services businesses: Construction, Living Space, Interiors and Retail are focused on specific markets working with high profile customers. Our vision is to be the first UK contractor to deliver for customers safely, on time, on budget, every time.

Given the dynamic nature of our work we have the opportunity to make a real difference to improve local communities and protect the environment. Operating from Scotland down to the Channel Islands, our teams work with customers ranging from Government departments through to the most famous high street names. Every day we are creating the schools, offices, retail experiences and affordable housing that will shape the future of the UK's landscape.