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.

James Saunders, chief people officer at Wates Group, spoke to Construction Management about how the battle for the best talent in construction is stronger than ever.

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!

Find answers to common questions about our early careers programmes, application steps and interview process.

At Wates, we’re committed to transforming lives in the communities where we work, especially by supporting the next generation to thrive.

Hear a few words from Lauren, a Design Management Trainee for Residential, about her experience on the Trainee programme so far.

Hear a few words from Kian, a Production Management Trainee for Construction Northern Home Counties, about his experience on the Trainee programme so far.

Hear a few words from Tanvir, a previous Bid Management Trainee for Construction Northern Home Counties, about his experience on the Trainee programme.