Why work with Wates?

As one of the UK’s largest privately owned construction companies, we have some 2,000 employees and in 2008 our turnover exceeded £1 billion for the first time. We recently received external endorsement of our leadership position in the industry when we were awarded Building Magazine’s Major Contractor of the Year award and our Chairman and Chief Executive, Paul Drechsler, was named Chief Executive of the Year.

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.