As Education Design Director since 2023, Nicola is involved and contributes to market mapping, business development, early customer engagement and the creation of a standard systemised approach for education project delivery, in support of our business regions.

Having worked for Wates since 1998, Mark Craig brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the construction sector.

As Managing Director for Major Projects, Eddie has overall responsibility for securing and constructing the larger, more complex projects that Wates deliver across the UK.

I am passionate about creating a network of cross-discipline connections across the industry focused on developing a collabotative approach to knowledge share to explore solutions to customers and sector challenges.

As Major Projects Pre-construction Director, Mike is responsible for work-winning across the Major Projects Division.

Steff Battle is the Executive Managing Director of Wates Construction, having been appointed in late 2023. A Wates veteran, Steff joined the company in 1995 and spent his first 18 years in regional roles, including five years as Regional Director. He later led the pre-construction function for Wates Construction Group, including SES Engineering Services, for over six years.

Joining Wates in 2023, Bradley uses his expertise to help grow the pipeline of work in the Southern region.

Gavin has been DfE Framework Director since March 2019 having previously been DfE Framework Manager for four years.

As Education Director Gary has overall accountability for our Schools Education Sector and leads our Central Education Team. He oversees the delivery of our DfE Frameworks, ensuring compliance, highest performance levels, and timely delivery of all schemes within budget.

Nicola is responsible for Business Development within our Northern Home Counties region, predominantly based in the East, covering Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties

Freddie is a versatile and innovative Business Development Manager responsible for the leading the growth strategy for Wates Construction in Yorkshire and the North East..

Steve is responsible for leading business development for construction in London at Wates.

Christian Bailey considers the case for taking social value to the next level and how Wates has explored ways in which to unlock greater local benefit via the NWCH Frameworks.