Wates construction boss promoted to firm's board

Paul-Chandler

Paul Chandler joined contractor from Skanska last year

The man Wates poached from Skanska to head up its construction business has been promoted to the firm’s group board.

Paul Chandler (pictured) quit the Swedish contractor nearly two years ago after more than three decades at the firm.

He joined Wates at the beginning of last year and during 2017 helped oversee a 5% rise in turnover at the firm’s largest arm to just under £933m.

 

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