Discover how Mohamed Yusef built a new career with Wates Residential, navigating a rigorous selection process, early fatherhood, and hands‑on learning as an Estimating Management Trainee.

Charlene didn’t plan a career in construction – curiosity led her there. She discovered construction management and took a bold step into a completely new environment.

Discover how Kelly Grant reshaped her career, moving from life in a salon to a fulfilling role in social value at WPS.

Discover how trainee Hazel Goodall transformed her career path, gaining real‑world site experience, qualifications, and mentorship through Wates Residential.

Holly, now an assistant surveyor, began her career with Wates Group through our level 4 apprenticeship programme. From the moment she joined, she found a welcoming team and an immediate sense that this was a place where she could build a meaningful future.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, I am proud to share how Social Value Managers at Wates turn T Level placements into meaningful pathways – not only for students, but for our project teams and the communities we serve.

They started on the same project in two very different roles. Thirty years later, Victoria and Vinnie Whelan are still building things that last – projects, teams and a shared life at Wates.

Thinking about our trainee management programmes? Wondering what the experience is really like? Well, discover first-hand insights from those who’ve been there and done it!

Discover Gary Hall’s career journey at Wates, from Groundworker to Operations Director.

We’re thrilled to celebrate Abigayl Clift, who has just marked an incredible 40-year milestone with us at Wates.