Doing it Better - Together

Last Friday we brought Team Wilten together for our second annual Wilten Engagement Day at Leicester Tigers’ Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. 

The day united colleagues as one team from across our head office and project sites to celebrate our 5 year journey, reflect on a successful year, and share our ambitious vision for the future. 

Throughout the day we: 

• Celebrated the Wilten journey, with Team Wilten firmly at the centre of our success 

• Shared an interactive business update covering achievements and investments during FY25–26 

• Praised Project Teams and individuals through awards with prizes 

• Took part in a collaborative team construction challenge 

• Presented the Wilten Vision for 2030 

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Business Refresh – Sector Focus

Led by our Leadership Team, with fantastic engagement from everyone in the room, the day began with a business refresh — reaffirming our commitment to delivering excellence across the UK within our key sectors including industrial & logistics, commercial, manufacturing, retail, fit-out, and infrastructure for both public and private sector clients. 

A Year in Review - Achievements of Team Wilten

On the day, we celebrated several major achievements that are the result of one team working, with a shared commitment to Doing it Better. Key successes include: 

• Continued financial growth (£92m) profitability (4.8% pre-tax), and a strong forward order book at the start of the new financial year (£70m) 

• Strengthening our Commercial function and transforming procurement processes through ProcurePro 

• Excellent operational performance, including high client satisfaction, award-winning CCS results, and maintaining zero RIDDOR accidents/incidents 

• Advancing our technical and design standards across BREEAM V7, the Building Safety Act, preferred details, and CPD training 

• Continued development of the Wilten Care Programme, including ESG initiatives, with Planet Mark reductions and our biggest social value impact to date 

• Industry recognition through multiple award wins, including being named SME News’ Most Trusted Industrial & Commercial Contractor for three consecutive years 

Commercial and Operations Structure Strengthened

To better align our Commercial and Operations functions, we have recently appointed Dave Ellis as Surveying Director, partnering with James Potts, Operations Manager. Together, Dave and James will lead delivery across the Midlands and North regions, while Sam Megeary, Surveying Director, and Isni Basha, Operations Manager, will oversee the South. 

This structure strengthens our leadership team and supports our long-term growth by encouraging closer collaboration, stronger regional partnerships, and a more integrated approach to delivery across the UK. 

Doing it Better, Together – Evidenced by Client Appreciation  

Wilten is built on developing long-term, repeat relationships with our clients. This is reflected in the strength of our key client partnerships and supported by an average client satisfaction score of 9/10 as of May 2026. Key repeat business relationships include: 

• Legal and General – three schemes totalling £20m

• Gateway 14 Ltd / Jaynic – two schemes totalling £20m

• Wilson Bowden / Rolls Royce – two schemes totalling £12m

• Kingsbridge - three schemes totalling £30m

• Graftongate – three schemes totalling £25m

Here’s what some of our clients have said:

“Legal & General has engaged Wilten Construction for the second time and is highly satisfied with the completed work. Following this successful collaboration, a third contract has been signed, and we anticipate continued partnership with Wilten on upcoming Industrial & Logistics projects” George Shepherd, L&G 

“Wilten’s team managed the project well in all areas. The quality of end product looks excellent which is a credit to your project team!” Joe Clarke, Jaynic

 “Wilten engaged with the developer, funder and occupier teams in a positive way and importantly delivered safely and to budget” Rolls Royce

“Given the end user’s constraints, requirements and timescales WCL engaged with us (Infinity Park Derby – Developer) at the outset to commence construction works and agree/validate the costs as soon as possible” Wilson Bowden

Outstanding HSEQ Performance and CCS Best Practice - Driven by our “One Team, One Wilten” culture 

2025–2026 was another successful year for both Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) performance and our Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) results, with performance levels surpassing those of many Tier 1 contractors. These achievements are a direct result of our “One Team, One Wilten” approach, where collaboration, safe behaviours, and shared accountability are embedded across every project. By working together and maintaining a collective commitment to excellence, we continue to exceed client expectations and industry standards while delivering safer, higher-quality outcomes across the business. 

Key achievements included:

• Zero RIDDOR incidents

• Zero major and minor non-conformities following our ISO Audit

• 15 Health & Safety Champion Awards presented to project teams

• Enhanced trend analysis through our “See It, Sort It, Report It” initiative

• 10 National Site Awards from the Considerate Constructors Scheme, including 2 Gold, 3 Silver, and 5 Bronze awards

ESG Achievements

Over the past five years, we have worked closely with Planet Mark to measure and actively reduce our carbon footprint. Having achieved annual certification every year since 2021, we have exceeded the standard target of -5% emissions reduction year-on-year, with a substantial -38% reduction in year five (YE 2026) across Scope 1, 2 and 3.  

Working with Planet Mark, and most recently The Social Value Portal, we are pleased to confirm that the total social value delivered for YE 2026, verified by the Social Value Portal was £11,373,273.62.  

Project Team and Individual Recognition

Recognition was a key theme throughout the day, with awards presented to both project teams and individuals across several categories. This moment showcased the continued commitment of Team Wilten to deliver projects in accordance with the Wilten Values and Wilten Promise.  

Team awards:

• Best Project Delivery – Ferne Park, Fareham

• Best Customer Feedback – Infinity Park, Derby

• Best Safety Initiative – Innovation Centre, Gateway 14

• ESG Achievement – Ferne Park, Fareham

Individual awards:

• Wilten Values Champion – Simon Barnett

• Rising Star – George Parker

• Team Player – George Lyness

• Problem Solver – Heather Stewart

• Customer Champion – Molly Waite

• Safety Champion – Stelian Vacaru

• Carbon Reduction Champion – Millie Phillips

• Outstanding Individual Achievement – Lydia Fry

• Wilten Unsung Hero award, voted for by employees across the business – Thaise Cypriano

Wellbeing in May

As part of our Wilten Care Programme and Mental Health Awareness Month, throughout May, we promoted a range of wellbeing initiatives designed to encourage healthier lifestyles and improve awareness of both physical and mental health.  

25 winners were showcased at the Wilten Engagement Day for taking part in Wellbeing in May, which involved numerous challenges and activities. 

Challenges included supporting employees to become smoke and vape free for two weeks, taking part in a 150,000-step challenge, and encouraging everyone to have their blood pressure checked.  

Particular emphasis was placed on blood pressure awareness, recognising high blood pressure as a “silent killer” that often presents no symptoms but can lead to serious health conditions if left untreated. These initiatives aimed to encourage positive habits, early intervention, and a stronger focus on overall wellbeing across the business. 

Looking Ahead, Together

As we look to the future, we are implementing a 12-month business improvement plan shaped directly by employee feedback. Our people continue to view Wilten positively, with strong confidence in our leadership, culture, and values — reinforcing the strength of the business we are building together. 

What our employees told us:

 “Great team, supportive colleagues, and positive culture”

“Appreciation for values, loyalty, and strong relationships”

“Desire for more training and career progression”

Building on this feedback, our focus is to protect and strengthen the culture that makes Wilten unique — centred on our “One Team” approach and core values — while continuing to enhance employee development, communication, onboarding, workload management, and the overall employee experience. 

Over the next 12 months, our improvement plan will focus on four key themes: 

• Foundation and communication

• Development and capability

• Employee experience

• Consolidation and measurement

The Wilten Vision 2030

Beyond these priorities, our Wilten Vision 2030 remains clear: to become both the Contractor of Choice and Employer of Choice. This ambition will be driven by sustainable growth, operational excellence, investment in our people, and creating a lasting positive impact for our clients, communities, and the wider industry — all aligned with our mission, vision, and values.