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Our gender equality work gains double recognition
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Kelly Grant: From hairdressing to social value – an apprenticeship career journey
International Women’s Day 2026: Behind every breakthrough is a team
International Women’s Day 2026: Behind every breakthrough is a team
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Head and shoulders above contemporaries’ – Wates wins CN Award 2022
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Sally Kinchin, Social Value Manager, Wates
From classroom to construction: How social value managers champion the T Level journey
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We’ve enhanced our family leave policies
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Reimagining careers – Shifting perceptions and strengthening pathways
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Wates Group renews official partnership with Premiership Women’s Rugby
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Building confidence, culture and career: Charlene’s career journey with Wates
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Wates recognised at Working Family Awards
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Wates boosts parental leave and introduces carer’s leave in overhaul of family friendly policies
What’s life like as a management trainee? Discover first-hand experiences!
What’s life like as a management trainee? Discover first-hand experiences!
Breaking boundaries – tackling gender misconceptions in women’s sport and the built environment 
Breaking boundaries – tackling gender misconceptions in women’s sport and the built environment 
James Saunders
Reimagining careers – what we value in talent at Wates
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Youngest ever to achieve FCIOB status
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Meet Clare: From Apprentice to Finance Manager at Wates
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Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) and Wates Group announce official partnership
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Wates Group achieves Investors in People Gold accreditation for the third time in a row
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Ben Williams, leader of WPS’ retrofit services, reflects on why a purpose-led career is something to thrive for
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Abigayl Clift: 40 years of building memories at Wates
Tanvir, former Bid Management Trainee
Tanvir, former Bid Management Trainee
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Amelia, Building Services Management Trainee
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Frequently asked questions
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Lauren, Design Management Trainee
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Khushi, Design Management Trainee
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Chardae, Commercial Management Trainee
Building more than just structures in Hartlepool
Building more than just structures in Hartlepool
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Gary Hall: 40 years of construction, leading and legacy at Wates
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Building your personal brand: A guide for early career professionals
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