Wates Group is one of the UK's leading privately owned construction, development, and property services companies, with a history dating back to 1897. Headquartered in Leatherhead, Surrey, the company operates across a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, defence, infrastructure, and public sector projects. Wates provides services spanning construction, fit-out, refurbishment, facilities management, residential development, and property maintenance. The company is widely recognized for its focus on sustainability, social value, innovation, and community engagement, delivering projects that support long-term economic, environmental, and social benefits. Through its integrated approach and collaborative partnerships with public and private sector clients, Wates has established a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-quality developments and major regeneration schemes across the United Kingdom.