Paul Chandler joined the Wates Group board in 2018 and has overall accountability for the Wates Construction Group.

Paul’s expertise has been shaped across a construction career over nearly 40 years, notable for delivering profitable growth, together with leadership of businesses that have delivered some of the industry’s most recognisable and iconic projects.

Since joining Wates in 2017, Paul has strengthened performance within the Wates Construction Group and, as part of driving the business to deliver the Group’s 2025 strategy, has overseen the development of a national footprint for Construction and SES Engineering Services.

Paul is passionate about creating an inclusive workforce and sponsors diversity and inclusion across the Wates Group. He is also a Wates supporter for the Young Women’s Trust and represents Wates on the Construction Leadership Council, and the All-Parliamentary Group for Regeneration and Development.