Major Projects Director Wates
Joined November 2017
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Neil Matthias retweeted
17 Jul 2025
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: eu1.hubs.ly/H0lQ4HC0
ALT Wates AESC summer start right
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Neil Matthias retweeted
24 Apr 2025
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. eu1.hubs.ly/H0jyqb10
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Neil Matthias retweeted
23 Apr 2025
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.
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Neil Matthias retweeted
24 Mar 2025
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: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hKl4Q0
ALT James Edgar, Site Manager at Wates
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Neil Matthias retweeted
5 Dec 2024
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
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Neil Matthias retweeted
14 Aug 2024
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. eu1.hubs.ly/H0bJX5w0
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Neil Matthias retweeted
15 Jul 2024
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! bit.ly/3LoqLeF
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Neil Matthias retweeted
29 Jan 2024
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. eu1.hubs.ly/H07dBTW0
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Neil Matthias retweeted
22 Jan 2024
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
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Neil Matthias retweeted
26 Sep 2023
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.
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Neil Matthias retweeted
10 Feb 2023
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: bit.ly/3RTuJhY
youtu.be/cNaB04FVwOw
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Neil Matthias retweeted
13 Dec 2022
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…lnkd.in/gNTrVRsK lnkd.in/gAvws_YC
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Neil Matthias retweeted
12 Dec 2022
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. eu1.hubs.ly/H02nYnc0 @turnertownsend @Engineering_SES @Desco_MEP @RPS
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Neil Matthias retweeted
24 Nov 2022
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 wellingtonplace.co.uk/buildi…
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Neil Matthias retweeted
10 Nov 2022
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
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Neil Matthias retweeted
10 Nov 2022
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
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Neil Matthias retweeted
10 Nov 2022
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
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4 Nov 2022
GIRI quality training with @WatesGroup Head of Quality and Business Improvements #SarahRann and the Northern Leadership team. #quality thanks to @GIRI_UK
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21 Oct 2022
Refreshing #ThisIsUs message and the Leadership shadow for the Yorkshire and North East Project Leads. Great interactive session @WatesGroup
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Neil Matthias retweeted
13 Oct 2022
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!👷♀️
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