Wates has appointed Phillips as managing director to expand its fit-out and refurbishment services, positioning the company for growth in this sector. Phillips is assembling a specialist team focused on delivering high-quality Category A and B fit-outs. Reports Contract Journal
With over 30 years of industry experience, Phillips brings extensive expertise to the role. In his previous position as managing director for UK Fit Out at ISG, he oversaw eight divisions delivering major commercial projects valued up to £250 million. His work prioritized building strategic, long-term partnerships across sectors.
Before ISG, Phillips spent 16 years at Overbury, where he led prominent London projects and contributed to the senior leadership team for the major projects division.
The new service line will be housed within Wates’ Construction division, bolstering its fit-out and refurbishment offerings while remaining distinct from the existing Smartspace business. Smartspace continues to deliver nationwide framework services across private and public sectors, while the new capability focuses on the London commercial market. This expansion allows Wates to offer a more comprehensive range of specialist refurbishment services to clients in all sectors.
Steffan Battle, executive managing director of Construction at Wates, said: “Fit-out and refurbishment is a growth driver for our business, especially as we look to expand our service offer to clients. Our focus on London’s commercial sector continues to increase and creating a dedicated fit out operation for this unique market complements our existing expertise, while offering a point of difference to customers.