Wates Group

Following today's Budget, our Chief Executive Officer, Eoghan O'Lionaird, shares his reflections: “We are pleased to see announcements in today’s Budget that outline positive steps to ensure our nation’s homes are fit for the future. “The confirmation that £3.4bn will be spent over the next three years through the Warm Homes Plan is welcome news. As an organisation we are under no illusion that this country faces a vast decarbonisation challenge. With our own commitment to net zero by 2045 front of mind, this is a challenge we are committed to addressing without fail as we continue our work to retrofit homes across the nation to improve energy efficiency. “At Wates, our purpose is to reimagine places for people to thrive. We know that in our country there is persistent demand for high quality, affordable housing, and consequently the additional £500 million for the Affordable Homes Programme will help build thousands of new homes for families and individuals who need them most. “Furthermore, the proposed consultation on a five-year rent settlement for social housing is another positive step, providing clarity and stability for both developers and housing associations. “In addition to these positive moves to address the UK’s housing crisis, we were also pleased to see the commitment to a 10-year infrastructure roadmap set out today, which we know will play a crucial role in unlocking Government projects for years to come. As one of the UK’s leading school builders, we were also encouraged by the Government’s significant £1.4bn boost in funding to rebuild schools across the country. “We stand ready to turn these commitments into action and look forward to continuing to work as a strategic partner to Government to ensure we deliver on the promise of creating thriving communities up and down the country.” Read Eoghan's full statement here: https://lnkd.in/e_7b--fw #Budget2024 #UKhousing

Lee Phillips has been appointed as Managing Director of our new commercial fit out business in London. https://lnkd.in/eDXdQRzS He brings over 30 years of experience within the fit out sector and is building a specialist team with the expertise to deliver high-quality Category A and B fit outs across the Capital. Joining us from ISG, Lee previously led the UK Fit Out business, delivering major commercial projects and building long-term strategic partnerships with customers across all sectors. The new service line will sit within our Construction business and will operate separately from our existing Smartspace business. "Fit out and refurbishment is a growth driver for our business, especially as we look to expand our service offer to clients. Lee Phillips has a strong track record history of leading strategic growth for fit out businesses and knows the London market inside out. This is a fantastic appointment that furthers our services considerably, and we welcome him to Wates." - Steffan Battle, Executive Managing Director of Construction at Wates. #commercial #fitout #London #businessgrowth

We are delighted to announce, in partnership with SES Engineering Services, that construction for National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), the first purpose-built quantum computing centre in the UK, is complete. This is the first of five hubs to be built across the UK in the coming years, driving the country's ambition to pioneer new technologies. Through our work on this project, we have provided significant social value for the local community. We provided 12 apprenticeships, supported 2,050 students with educational activities and invested £670,000 in training for local people. This project generated £551,000 in economic benefit for the local community, and we invested £73,000 in social enterprises and donated £43,000 to local charities and community causes. Mark Craig, Managing Director, UK South at Wates Construction said: "Wates has a long history of delivering significant pieces of national infrastructure. This new centre will drive the UK's ambition to be at the forefront of pioneering new technologies and will ensure that world-leading innovation continues to grow and flourish in the UK." https://lnkd.in/eq8ig3VS

We marked the latest milestone in the redevelopment of Woldgate School and Sixth Form in Pocklington with a steel signing ceremony. Our construction team, along with Department for Education and Wonder Learning Partnership welcomed Sir David Davis, MP for Pocklington and Goole, Mayor Roly Cronshaw, Cllr Victoria Aitken from East Riding of Yorkshire Council and pupils to leave their mark on the new school. The project, being delivered via the Department for Education's MMC Framework, has seen the demolition of the existing buildings to make way for a new 8,830 sq. m school and sixth form for 1,450 pupils. Due to be completed by 2027, the new school has been carefully designed to be Net Zero Carbon in Operation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMfGdYZh #education #steelsigning #construction #Pocklington

We'd like to thank Wates Group for joining us as a Brake Supporter! As a Brake Supporter, Wates Group help fund Brake’s vital work caring for people affected by road death and serious injury and campaigning for safe and healthy mobility for all. We are so grateful for your support, Wates Group. Thank you! To find out more about becoming a Brake Supporter, email corporate@brake.org.uk.

Applications for our Trainee Management Programme are NOW OPEN! If you’re looking to make a real impact in your career, this is the perfect place to start. Whether you're a sixth form or college leaver, graduate, or considering a career change, we have an early career opportunity for you. 👉 Apply now to begin your career journey: https://lnkd.in/eEsPmdjF #CareerOpportunities #TraineeProgramme #CareerChange #GraduateJobs #EarlyCareers #UKJobs

It’s time for an exciting update on our £75m #CamLIFE Life Sciences repurpose project for Longfellow Real Estate Partners Plenty has been going on behind the scenes: - We are now 25% of the way through the build - Our team have delivered an impressive 79,104 hours of work - We are averaging 90 team members on-site daily - We are proudly on programme and on budget With demolition and groundwork now complete, the superstructure is now well underway. This includes new lift shafts, steel frames, and reinforced concrete frames. Internal work has also begun, with floor preparation and blockwork progressing well. Check out our drone footage showcasing the latest developments! #Construction #WatesGroup #BuildingProgress #Cambridge #SustainableDevelopment #SouthConstruction https://lnkd.in/dbn58rYX

We are proud to partner with Building Centre and Housing Festival for the New Homes In New Ways exhibition: Collaboration and Innovation Through Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Launching from Thursday, October 24th at the Building Centre near Tottenham Court Road station, the exhibition will run until 25th February 2025 and will explore how new MMC approaches and techniques can transform and speed up the delivery of much-needed new homes, particularly with rising demand on social housing. To find out more about the exhibition, including events and webinars from our very own MMC experts, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eEGBvMGC

🚨 Don't miss out on our Ace Your Application virtual event, happening on 22 October 6pm! 🚨 If you're preparing to apply for our Trainee Management Programme, launching soon, and are keen to kickstart your career in the built environment, we've got you covered. Join us for expert advice on crafting a standout application, hear from current trainees, and learn more about our graduate and apprenticeship opportunities. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eZF3PZSt #EarlyCareers #TraineeProgramme #Construction #Career

Good luck to our teams shortlisted at tonight’s @SocialValuePortal Social Value Awards 2024 🌟 We have been shortlisted for two categories: - Private Sector Leadership Award- Wates Residential: This award highlights an organisation that has made a significant contribution to the social value economy through how it is delivering its services. - Creating Capability Award- Wates Group: This category recognises the contribution an organisation has made in building knowledge and capability to deliver the social value economy. We have been shortlisted because of our ASSETS programme, a business mentoring scheme that supports social enterprise suppliers to scale up and succeed in the construction industry. Congratulations to all the finalists and fingers crossed for the Wates team! #SVA2024 #socialvalue #awards https://lnkd.in/eV4_N9dA