Strong results. Long-term focus. Real resilience.
In 2025, we achieved:
• £2.56bn turnover
• £29.2m statutory profit before tax
• £464m of social value
• 26 years of continuous profitability
That stability gives us confidence to keep investing – in our customers, our communities and the future of the built environment.
Reimagining places for people to thrive.
Read the annual results document online to learn more about what’s behind the numbers. /news/wates-group/culture/wates-group-reports-a-strong-and-resilient-performance-for-2025/
To celebrate our renewed partnership with Premiership Women’s Rugby, we hosted a roundtable with leaders in construction and elite women’s sport.
During our thought-provoking session, we tackled key topics shaping sport and the built environment:
• The meaning of true allyship and how men can support women in the workplace
• You can’t be it if you can’t see it – how positive role models are essential for change
• Why investment and continued growth are key to creating inclusivity
A huge thank you to our incredible panel for sharing their experiences with us so openly! Together we’ll keep breaking down barriers, championing equality and making construction and sport more inclusive environments where women can thrive.
#InclusionAndDiversity #WomenInConstruction #WomenInSport #ThrivingPeople
🏉 We’re excited to announce that we are continuing our partnership with Premiership Woman's Rugby for another two years!
Following a collaboration that powered the Red Roses all the way to their Rugby World Cup victory, we’re doubling down on our commitment to transform construction and elite sport into environments where women can thrive.
Together with @thepwr , we’re redefining what’s possible in male dominated spaces as we champion equality, challenge boundaries and create real opportunities for women to accelerate their careers.
Here's to the phenomenal women who are pushing the limits, setting new standards and achieving the impossible, on and off the field. Together, we’ll keep driving change.
Let’s go! 💪✨
#WomenInSport #PremiershipWomensRugby #EqualityInAction #Teamwork #DiversityAndInclusion #ThrivingPeople
We’re proud to share that Wates has been shortlisted in three categories at the Constructing Excellence North East Awards 2026:
● Building Project of the Year
● Social Impact
● Integration & Collaborative Working
All in recognition of the AESC UK gigafactory project in Sunderland. A fantastic example of collaboration, innovation and positive social value delivery.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this project such a great success. Best of luck to all the finalists – we look forward to seeing you at the awards ceremony in June.
#ConstructingExcellence #Sunderland #SocialValue #Collaboration #ThrivingPlaces
In less than four weeks' time, the HMP Welland Oaks team from our Construction business will lace up their boots and clip into their pedals for a charity walk or cycle, in support of four brilliant causes.
With the challenge day set for 22 May, preparation is ramping up. Some members of the joint Wates, @macegroup and Ministry of Justice (@mojgovuk ) team are already getting in vital training walks to build stamina and resilience ahead of the big day.
Around 60 people working on the construction of the new prison near Gartree will be taking part. Starting and finishing at the prison construction site, the circular routes will wind through the best of south Leicestershire, taking in Roman roads, canals and picturesque villages along the way.
The challenge aims to raise £40,000, which will be shared between @wearelighthousecharity , @macmillancancer , @loroshospice (a local end-of-life hospice), and @leicwildlifehospital .
Cheer on the team and help them reach their target. Make a donation now: /team/paul-reynolds-2026
#CharityChallenge #Teamwork #GivingBack #ThrivingPlaces #ThrivingPeople
At Wates, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders – empowering our people to grow, innovate, and shape the future of the built environment.
Two of our outstanding colleagues have been shortlisted for the G4C North East Awards 2026, recognising the rising professionals and dedicated mentors driving our industry forward:
● Jack Ibbetson, Project Surveyor – shortlisted for Future Leader.
● Lewis Dodsworth, Project Surveyor – shortlisted for Mentor of the Year.
Jack and Lewis have both played a pivotal role in delivering the transformational AESC UK gigafactory project in Sunderland, bringing their expertise, commitment, and passion to one of the region’s most significant developments.
Huge congratulations to Jack and Lewis – we are all behind you ahead of the ceremony on Friday, 1 May.
#ReimaginingTheFuture #ThrivingTogether #G4CNorthEast #NextGeneration
What an exciting moment for the Grangetown community as the club opened its fully refurbished kitchen.
There was a real sense of pride and togetherness as we joined Grangetown Boys and Girls Club to officially open their new kitchen. This space will give young people, families and locals a friendly place to cook, learn new skills and enjoy food as a community.
Cllr Lynda Thorne joined the celebrations and helped cut the ribbon. It was great to see volunteers and members coming together to make the most of the new space, which was already buzzing with activity.
We worked closely with Moores, who kindly donated the new kitchen, and we are very grateful to our supply chain partners ISTL, Advanced Carpentry Solutions and Denvalco for giving their time and skills to support the refurbishment. Their contribution helped create a bright and modern space that the club can enjoy for years to come.
This kitchen is part of our wider commitment to the Channel View regeneration, where we are working with @cardiff_council to deliver new homes and real social value for the Grangetown community.
A huge thank you to everyone at the club, to the volunteers, and to all our partners for bringing this to life. Projects like this remind us what can happen when people work together with a shared purpose.
#ResidentialPartnerships #Community #Cardiff #Grangetown #ThrivingPlaces
The right encouragement can change everything.
Red Roses player Hannah Botterman and Aimee Shann on ambition, resilience and redefining success, from elite sport to the built environment.
#InternationalWomensDay #WomenInSport #EqualityInAction
Meet Mohamed.
In September 2024, he joined our Residential business as an Estimating Management Trainee – and just three weeks later welcomed his first child!
His journey began a year earlier, when a search for apprenticeships led him to our apprentice trainee programme, offering not just a role but a long-term career path aligned with his ambitions.
Mohamed had always aspired to be a part of the built environment industry.
One year on, he credits his supportive team and their flexibility during early fatherhood as key to his happiness and success.
#CareersAtWates #Apprenticeships #EarlyCareers #SkillsForLife #ThrivingPeople
Confidence isn’t instant, it’s built.
@marlie_packer and Kerry Appleyard talk barriers, backing yourself and the moments that shape a career, across rugby and construction.
Proud to partner with @thePWR this International Women’s Day.
#InternationalWomensDay #WomenInSport #EqualityInAction
📢 Last chance to apply for our apprenticeships!
Don't miss out on your opportunity to earn while you earn, build real-world skills, and reimagine your career in the built environment.
Applications for our Level 2, 3 and 4 apprenticeship roles close midday on Tuesday 10 March. Take the next step towards your future career and apply today!
#CareersAtWates #ThrivingPeople #BuiltEnvironment #NewOpportunities #Apprenticeships #SkillsForLife
Our Construction London Senior Leadership Team recently spent the day volunteering with @planzheroes , supporting their work to redistribute surplus food and reduce waste.
It was a great opportunity to connect with the charity, understand the impact they create across London, and play a small part in helping food reach the people who need it most.
Volunteering plays such a vital role in supporting our communities and strengthening social value delivery, and we’ve now scheduled additional sessions for colleagues to get involved over the coming months.
#ConstructionLondon #ZeroFoodWaste #SocialValue #London #ThrivingPeople
