The Chairman’s Awards celebrate exceptional achievements in quality, safety, innovation, and leadership, recognising those who embody our purpose of ‘Reimagining places for people to thrive’.

Discover career opportunities at Wates, where everyone has a chance to thrive. We offer excellent pay, brilliant benefits, flexible working, and a fair, inclusive culture. Join us today and unlock your potential!

This week, Chief Executive Officer, Eoghan O’Lionaird, attended a brief ceremony in the Mulberry cafe at our Head Office in Leatherhead, to sign the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC), on behalf of Wates.

Our new purpose, ‘Reimagining places for people to thrive’ represents the start of a new chapter in the great story of Wates.

We’re a Disability Committed employer. If you need any adjustments to the application process we’d be delighted to discuss this with you.

We’re celebrating our fourth annual Inclusion Month, a major part of our programme to make Wates the most inclusive organisation.

In July 2023, Chief Executive Eoghan O’Lionaird joined an expert panel for the Fawcett Society’s ’Equal play’ webinar: ‘Unlimited Potential’, that delved into the impact of gender stereotypes on children’s career choices.

We provide an environment that encourages flexible working through working arrangements and benefits.