Watkin Jones Group

 | 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟵𝟳-𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗕𝗦𝗔 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 | We are pleased to share that Watkin Jones has established a joint venture with Housing Growth Partnership, the Lloyds-backed equity investor, to develop a 397 bed purpose-built student accommodation development in Stratford, East London. Located on a one-acre brownfield site on Grove Crescent, the development is conveniently located to cater for students studying at UCL East and UAL’s London College of Fashion campuses, Birkbeck College and UEL University Square Stratford campus. Completion of the PBSA element is targeted for the start of the 2026/27 academic year and will be managed by This is Fresh, Watkin Jones' accommodation management business. Click below to read our press release and hear from George Dyer, Group Investment Director - https://lnkd.in/eqJNDKRP #watkinjones #HGP #institutionalinvestor #pbsa #stratford #sustainability #sustainablepbsa #ESG #ukrentalmarket #ukpropertydeveloper

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧! 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 is on the lookout for a talented Senior Town Planner to join our dynamic investment and development team in Soho Square, London. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐨: Lead planning processes for exciting urban regeneration projects across the UK. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and local planning authorities. Creatively lead planning propositions in an efficient manner. Travel to our various target markets and clients as needed. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮: 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Degree/Diploma/Master’s in Town Planning. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 3 years post RTPI qualification minimum. 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: Expert in planning policy and legislation across the UK, especially for residential for rent. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, and life insurance. 25+ days annual leave, flexible WFH, discounted gym memberships. Company car/allowance, shopping discounts, and contributory pension scheme. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬? Join the UK’s leading residential for rent developer and manager with over 52,000 homes delivered. Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping 'The Future of Living.' 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭? 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰 ! #creatingthefutureofliving #seniorplanner #RTPI #developer #watkinjones #london

| 𝟳𝟭𝟴 𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗧𝗥 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁 | Last week we celebrated the 'topping out' at Tai Afon, Central Quay, a 718 bed BTR (Build to Rent) development located in Cardiff. Watkin Jones Group is proud to share that this signals that the concrete framework is now complete. Forward funded by Legal & General, the two-building development forms part of a much larger regeneration project in the city and will help towards providing much needed rental accommodation in Cardiff. A huge thanks to our site and wider team for work on the development so far. To read the full press release and hear from Gwyn Pritchard, Managing Director – Construction at Watkin Jones, click here: https://lnkd.in/d3y_2yyy #watkinjones #legalandgeneral #btr #insititutionalinvestor #legalandgeneral #cardiff #cardiffrentalmarket #ukrealestate #ukconstruction #ukpropertydeveloper #ukconstruction

| 𝟳𝟭𝟴 𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗧𝗥 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁 | Last week we celebrated the 'topping out' at Tai Afon, Central Quay, a 718 bed BTR (Build to Rent) development located in Cardiff. Watkin Jones Group is proud to share that this signals that the concrete framework is now complete. Forward funded by Legal & General, the two-building development forms part of a much larger regeneration project in the city and will help towards providing much needed rental accommodation in Cardiff. A huge thanks to our site and wider team for work on the development so far. To read the full press release and hear from Gwyn Pritchard, Managing Director – Construction at Watkin Jones, click here: https://lnkd.in/d3y_2yyy #watkinjones #legalandgeneral #btr #insititutionalinvestor #legalandgeneral #cardiff #cardiffrentalmarket #ukrealestate #ukconstruction #ukpropertydeveloper #ukconstruction

| 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟰𝟴𝟰 𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗕𝗦𝗔 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗹 | We are pleased to announce that Bristol City Council Development Committee has approved our plans for a new  484-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Malago Road, Bedminster in Bristol earlier this week. This development represents one of the final projects of the Bedminster Green regeneration area. The scheme will feature buildings from six to ten storeys and the design reflects local character. Committed to sustainability, the project aims for BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and WiredScore ‘Gold’ certifications, and an EPC Rating B. It offers excellent public transport links, 130 bike storage spaces, and three EV charging disabled car spaces, along with new tree planting integrated with the council’s highway and river restoration. Watkin Jones is expected to partner with its award-winning management company Fresh to deliver well-maintained, 24-hour on-site services for students. Hear from Ben Wrighton, Head of Planning at Watkin Jones and the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eTNA9fzp #WatkinJones #Fresh #Development #PBSA #PurposeBuiltStudentAccomodation #StudentHousing #UrbanRegeneration #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #BristolCity #HigherEducation #UKRealEstateDevelopment #UKRealEstate #UKConstruction #CreatingTheFutureOfLiving

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 – 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 As the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential properties for rent, we are dedicated to fostering the next generation of industry professionals and we are thrilled to announce that our summer work experience placements are now open for applications. This summer, we are offering placements in Buying/Commercial and Site Management. Are you a student looking to gain hands-on experience in the construction and development sector or do you know someone who is? Take a look at our Careers section of our website for more information and to apply, to learn from industry leaders in our field. Applications are open until 17 June. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! https://lnkd.in/eBktuxaU #WatkinJones #BTR #PBSA #CoLiving #WorkExperience #Internship #Construction #UKRealEstate #UKDeveloper #Development #Careers #SummerPlacements 

| 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 & 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯, 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 | This past weekend, a dedicated team from Watkin Jones Group and This is Fresh, alongside family members, united for a great cause, supporting the Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Chester. Together, we raised just under £8,000. This initiative was about more than just fundraising; it was about heightening awareness and contributing to the hospice’s essential services, which provide immeasurable comfort and care. We are immensely proud of the enthusiasm and commitment demonstrated by everyone involved. A heartfelt thank you to all of our team that took part. #watkinjones #fresh #supportingcommunity #BTR #Coliving #PBSA #ukdeveloper #ukconstruction #communitysupport #corporatesocialresponsibility #hospiceofthegoodshepherd

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀   Watkin Jones wish to recruit two new roles for the Investment, Planning and Development team based at the Soho Square office in London.   These roles sit within an Acquisition Hub framework which comprise a blend of skillsets and experience including site acquisition, planning and technical expertise. Working as part of one of the Hubs you’ll be part of a high-performing autonomous team, implementing Group Strategy in relation to the identification and appraisal of development opportunities, while seeking to maximise the conversion of those opportunities into delivery projects.   Development Director This role supports the Hub Leads in the identification and acquisition of development sites in line with key targets and performance metrics. This is a senior position within the business who we expect to have extensive experience of the residential development and construction sector, and who has a strong knowledge of current trends, and best practices within the profession.   Senior / Principal Planner This role sits within the associated Hubs, and principally involves appraising planning prospects, and negotiating and securing planning permissions alongside external consultancy teams across a range of Watkin Jones Group interests. We are looking for candidates with over three years post qualification experience related to residential development. For more information or to apply please visit our careers page : https://lnkd.in/eGkjdqUE  

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀   Watkin Jones wish to recruit two new roles for the Investment, Planning and Development team based at the Soho Square office in London.   These roles sit within an Acquisition Hub framework which comprise a blend of skillsets and experience including site acquisition, planning and technical expertise. Working as part of one of the Hubs you’ll be part of a high-performing autonomous team, implementing Group Strategy in relation to the identification and appraisal of development opportunities, while seeking to maximise the conversion of those opportunities into delivery projects.   Development Director This role supports the Hub Leads in the identification and acquisition of development sites in line with key targets and performance metrics. This is a senior position within the business who we expect to have extensive experience of the residential development and construction sector, and who has a strong knowledge of current trends, and best practices within the profession.   Senior / Principal Planner This role sits within the associated Hubs, and principally involves appraising planning prospects, and negotiating and securing planning permissions alongside external consultancy teams across a range of Watkin Jones Group interests. We are looking for candidates with over three years post qualification experience related to residential development. For more information or to apply please visit our careers page : https://lnkd.in/eGkjdqUE  

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗟&𝗗 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 We're excited to share that our Learning & Development team's Group Management Diploma has been shortlisted for the Construction Initiative category at the 2024 British Training Awards. Joe Swindells, Group Head of L&D commented: "𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯? 𝘐𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦. 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭, 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘰!" Well done to our team for making it to the final and best wishes to our fellow finalists - good luck. cc: Joe Swindells Chartered MCIPD Jackie Kelly #watkinjones #watkinjonesgroup #learninganddevelopment #investinginpeople #britishtrainingawards #peopledevelopment #ukdeveloper #ukconstruction #institutionalinvestment #pbsa #btr #coliving #corporatecommunciations #pr