Wates Construction, recently appointed to build Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s Saughall Massie Fire Station, has bolstered its senior team with a double promotion as it looks to expand its presence in the region.

Wates Construction, the contractor set to build the Axis Square scheme in Birmingham, has announced the appointment of Lisa Cunningham to Pre-Construction Manager for the Midlands.

Wates Construction has expanded its regional team with the appointment of Leanne Evans as Project Director in a move to grow and enhance its project delivery across the East of England.

Wates Chairman, James Wates CBE announces Paul Chandler to join Wates Group Board

The Government has today announced the appointment of James Wates CBE as Chairman of a new industry group on corporate governance

James Wates CBE, Chairman of the Wates Group, today announced that the companys Chief Executive, Andrew Davies, will leave the organisation on 10 November 2017.

James Wates CBE, Chairman of the Wates Group, has been appointed Chairman of the Princes Trust Corporate Advisory Group.

Wates Construction Group has today strengthened its team with new senior appointments.

Wates Construction has kick-started a regional growth strategy in the Midlands with the appointment of James Willis as Business Development Manager.

As Partnerships Director, Craig has over 20 years’ experience working within the housing development sector.

Ramzies Dacres has over 11 years of experience delivering across Department for Education (DfE) and Ministry of Justice (MoJ) schemes, with deep expertise in framework operations, commercial governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Lauren is a valued member of our Central Education and supports our strategic delivery and performance across our school projects delivered in partnership with the Department for Education (DfE). Having joined the business in 2022, she has developed trusted relationships at all levels, with a delivery excellence mindset to every aspect of framework management.

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.

Nick Huston brings over twenty-five years of experience within the housing sector. He has held significant positions in Local Authorities and Housing organisations, specialising in sustainability, energy, environmental initiatives, and Asset Management.

Steve Holbrook has been Managing Director of Wates Construction’s London business since 2024. He leads the regional strategy and delivery of major construction projects, with a focus on operational excellence, commercial performance, and sustainable outcomes. A Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) with a BSc (Hons) in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying, Steve brings over 30 years…

Wiktoria is a highly skilled Retrofit Consultant, specialising in delivering sustainable retrofit solutions for social housing landlords. 

Ashley joined NetZero Collective from Liberty to oversee retrofit design and retrofit coordination and focus on customer/client engagement.  

Daniel is a qualified retrofit coordinator who joined NetZero Collective in 2021 from Liberty Group