Wates Construction strengthens sustainability team with two senior appointments

Wates Construction has appointed Sasha Simmonds as Head of Social Value and Josh Steiner as Head of Sustainability as the contractor expands its social and environmental sustainability team. Simmonds joined Wates in 2024 after working with the business through its supply chain since 2017. She previously held roles including Head of Social Value at O’Neill [...]

By |2026-09-15T09:13:56+00:00September 15th, 2026|News, Top Stories|

£86m Guildford Park Road Redevelopment Moves Forward

Wates Residential has submitted a planning application for an £86 million regeneration scheme that will transform the underused Guildford Park Road car park into a new high-density residential neighbourhood, delivered in partnership with Guildford Borough Council. The proposals include 248 homes, with 40% affordable council housing, and a design that prioritises placemaking, pedestrian-friendly movement and [...]

By |2025-11-19T11:37:54+00:00November 19th, 2025|Top Stories|

Wates secures £110m contract to restore iconic Victoria Tower

Wates Construction has been awarded a £110.6 million contract to lead the restoration and refurbishment of the historic Victoria Tower at the Palace of Westminster, following a 'competitive' tender process. The Grade I listed structure, which stands at the south-west corner of the Palace, is a major architectural and engineering landmark. Completed in 1860, the [...]

By |2025-06-04T11:12:54+00:00June 4th, 2025|Top Stories|
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