Neil Matthias

Major Projects Director Wates

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

Over 1,100 site team members joined us for our #SummerStartRight at the #AESCUK gigafactory project in Sunderland.

Big thanks to Zak Wilkinson for bravely sharing his story – a powerful reminder that safety includes wellbeing.

Find out more: https://t.co/lgZMuUsqEV

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

We recently had a powerful talk from the @WeAreLHCharity at the #AESC UK Gigafactory site we are building in Sunderland — reimagining mental health in construction and helping our team to thrive. Breaking the stigma, starting conversations, saving lives. https://t.co/hghv4oJAQO

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

A Gold win for the team working on the #AESCUK gigafactory at the @CCScheme National Site Awards yesterday!
With recent scores of 49/50 and 46/50 - we’re reimagining what it means to build, and helping communities thrive.
Proud of every person on this incredible journey.

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

We’re reimagining construction and thriving in a sustainable future. The #AESCUK Gigafactory is driving the UK’s green energy shift, and Site Manager James Edgar is helping make it happen.

Learn more about a day in the life of a Site Manager: https://t.co/Nzk5Hx50qD

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

We’re so proud of Gavin Watson, Senior Site Manager on the #AESC UK Gigafactory project, who has passed as a Royal Marine Commando (Green Beret!)

His journey of #resilience, teamwork & dedication inspires us all. Congrats Gavin, on this incredible achievement!

#Leadership

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

At the end of July, we welcomed Jonny Wates, Director, Wates Group to the #AESC UK project in Sunderland. Jonny enjoyed a site tour to the gigafactory as well as receiving a fascinating presentation from #BeeSustainable at our two beehives on site. https://t.co/v5RFPpReYR

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

Summer Start Right 2024 was a huge success! From 2-4 July, over 600 attendees working on the #AESC UK project participated in workshops & visited stalls, ensuring our team stays safe & well. Huge thanks to the charities & organisations that supported us! https://t.co/gsxi3kYegW

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

Our #construction team working on the #AESCUK gigafactory in #Sunderland welcomed the @LighthouseClub_ to discuss the importance of wellbeing on site. 500+ people learned about the #MakeItVisible initiative shedding light on mental health in construction. https://t.co/oNoLM9sAPa

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

Our #construction team working on the #AESC gigafactory in #Sunderland left an incredible mark on the local #community in 2023:
- 7,195 training weeks created
- 66 apprentices employed
- 39,720 hours dedicated to #employment & skills development
https://t.co/SgDFsAeVC1

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

Last Friday, we hosted our inaugural Charity Dinner and Fundraiser in support of National Suicide Prevention Month, raising over £40,000 for @ifucareshare & @PAPYRUS_Charity.

Thank you to all our sponsors and to everyone who donated.

https://t.co/YpNoUh9E6i

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

Build Manager, Davey Armstrong is celebrating 40 years at Wates after starting out as a bricklayer #apprentice. Davey spoke to us about his #career & his current project @envisioncn AESC's new gigafactory in #Sunderland. Read more: https://t.co/3hizqmdk4M
https://t.co/FGbFOx9rN4

[Stephanie Marshall @stephmarshTT]

Delighted to see Envision AESC Sunderland Battery Plant reach this key milestone. Turner & Townsend are privileged to be have been involved since day one and are looking forward to completing the journey with Wates Group.

Well don…https://t.co/b0yXRwg5r4 https://t.co/x3WZ9GduyQ

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

Construction has begun on Envision AESC's new gigafactory in #Sunderland. The project, being delivered by our #construction team, will employ more than 1,000 people & be powered by 100% #netzero energy. https://t.co/CKfxEuUcOR @turnertownsend @Engineering_SES @Desco_MEP @RPS

[Wellington Place @wp_leeds]

Take a look at the latest drone footage of 11 & 12 Wellington Place and the progress that’s been made so far! 🏢 When completed, this will be the most energy-efficient office building in Leeds. We can’t wait to show you more https://t.co/A4vt9seTH2

[Wellington Place @wp_leeds]

We’re at the @insideryorks Building Better Buildings breakfast at @CrownePlazaLDS this morning hearing from an expert panel about sustainability in the built environment @LeedsCC_News @WatesGroup @FCBStudios @S_Weatherall #InsiderProperty #LeedsProperty #sustainabledevelopment

[Wellington Place @wp_leeds]

A great morning at @insideryorks Building Better Buildings. Many interesting and insightful discussions on the future of sustainability in the built environment. Thank you @LeedsCC_News @WatesGroup @FCBStudios @S_Weatherall #InsiderProperty #LeedsProperty #SustainableDevelopment

[Wellington Place @wp_leeds]

Paul Newby, @WatesGroup "Machine learning and AI is going to be the near and distant future. We'll see low carbon and robotic technologies, as well as off-site manufacturing driving innovation" @insideryorks #InsiderProperty #LeedsProperty #SustainableDevelopment

[Neil Matthias @MatthiasNeil]

GIRI quality training with @WatesGroup Head of Quality and Business Improvements #SarahRann and the Northern Leadership team. #quality thanks to @GIRI_UK

[Neil Matthias @MatthiasNeil]

Refreshing #ThisIsUs message and the Leadership shadow for the Yorkshire and North East Project Leads. Great interactive session @WatesGroup

[Aimee Shann @aimee_shann]

It was wonderful to work with @nawicuk to organise a School2Site event at 11&12 Wellington Place on Tuesday to showcase the diverse roles available in construction. A highlight for me was seeing so many females interested in joining the industry by the end of the session!👷‍♀️