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Wates FM continues to grow its public sector presence, expanding HMRC contract from four sites to 19 after less than one year.

Wates Facilities Management has been appointed to the four-year Constructing West Midlands Framework (CWM2), managed by Acivico, under Lot 2, Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) and maintenance services.

Wates has secured a three-year contract with global investment management organisation, Barings.

Wates has renewed its service agreement with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to deliver comprehensive FM services for the organisation’s London-based HQ and principal administration offices in Glasgow. 

11 MARCH 2020

Wates FM has announced a record health and safety performance, following a period of more than three years without a single RIDDOR (reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations) incident.

Wates is ringing in the New Year with the appointment of Steve Jackson as Strategy Director, as the business bids a fond farewell to Phil Sperring, who retires after 40 years at Wates.

Wates has bolstered its business development strategy with the appointment of Melissa Woodall as Communications and Marketing Business Partner.

23 OCTOBER 2019

Wates FM has secured a new contract to deliver a one-stop maintenance service on behalf of West Midlands Police, becoming the first public sector appointment for the recently launched business.

28 AUGUST 2019

Wates FM is set to grow its presence in the private sector as it delivers two major contracts on behalf of Brooks Macdonald and Harbottle & Lewis LLP.

Wates has picked up a prestigious industry award in recognition of its work on corporate social responsibility at Twycross Zoo.

HRH The Princess Royal visited the Leatherhead headquarters to present the Wates Group with The Queens Award for Enterprise, Sustainable Development.

Wates FM will now commence mobilisation of the £3m contract, which will include carrying out asset and condition surveys before commencing works.

David is Executive Managing Director of Wates Property Services. He joined Wates in January 2014, following a successful career in senior leadership roles in the support services sector.

A highly experienced client relationship director, responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive strategic and tactical plans.