reward and benefits
We recognise and care for our people
As well as competitive salaries, we offer brilliant benefits – it’s our way of recognising the hard work of our employees. We do all we can to support our people so that they can thrive with us.
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE MONEY
We offer flexible benefits too
At Wates, we recognise that our organisation is increasingly diverse. People have different values, and different concerns, so you can’t apply a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Our flexible benefits scheme means our employees can choose the benefits they want – from pension top-ups to health care and restaurant discount cards. Most of our benefits also operate via salary sacrifice so you can save tax and/or National Insurance in the process. We also offer 26 days holiday a year, including two extra days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday.
FAMILY MATTERS
We want to make a positive impact
Our award winning, industry-leading family leave policy offers full paid maternity leave as well as 12 weeks paid partner / paternity leave. We also offer enhanced shared parental and adoption leave, including matched maternity pay. We provide our employees with two weeks bereavement leave and flexible carers’ leave too.
We have also become one of the first construction companies to support flexible working across every part of our business, including for site-based employees. Find out more about our six flexible working principles.
INSPIRING SUCCESS
Chairman’s Awards
The Chairman’s Awards are a testament to our commitment to ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’. They honour individuals and teams who embody our core values of Thriving Places, Thriving Planet, and Thriving People.
These awards highlight exceptional projects that set benchmarks in customer experience, quality, safety, and environmental stewardship. By recognising innovation, collaboration, and nurturing new talent, they celebrate leadership that fosters inclusive and supportive environments, contributing to sustainable communities that offer opportunities for all.
