The Wates Group is one of the leading privately-owned, construction, development and property services companies in the UK.

Creating tomorrow together

The Wates Group was established in 1897 and is one of the leading privately-owned, construction, development and property services companies in the UK. We employ over 4,000 people, working with a range of clients and partners from across the public and private sectors.

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A proud history since 1897

Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, Wates professional family shareholders are committed to growing the Wates Group in a sustainable way with a view to handing over to the next generation.

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At Wates, we are driven by our purpose of inspiring better ways of creating the places, communities and businesses of tomorrow.

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At Wates, we are driven by our purpose of inspiring better ways of creating the places, communities and businesses of tomorrow. Its a bold commitment and we need the right people from whatever background to help us make this happen.

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