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.

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.