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About Watkin Jones
Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker WJG.L. It has been listed since 23 March 2016. In the fiscal year to 30 September 2025, it reported revenue of £279.8m and a net loss of £8.4m. At that date it held total assets of £312.4m and shareholders' equity of £125.0m.
Watkin Jones Plc engages in the development and management of properties for multiple residential occupation. The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are those of property development and the management of properties for multiple residential occupation. The firm's segments include student accommodation development, residential development, student accommodation management and corporate. The firm's student accommodation development segment is engaged in building student accommodation developments. The firm's residential development segment is engaged in the development of traditional residential property. The firm's student accommodation management segment is engaged in managing student accommodation property. The company builds properties ranging from executive and family homes to contemporary apartments. The firm operates across the entire development lifecycle from site procurement, planning and construction to scheme management.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- Real Estate Management & Development
- Listed since
- 23 Mar 2016
- Employees
- 700
- Website
- watkinjonesplc.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Alan GiddinsNon-Executive Chairman of the Board£143,363
- Mr. Alex PeaseChief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2022£590,815
- Mr. Simon JonesChief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2024£180,782
- Mr. Adam McghinChief Legal Officer & Company Secretary
- Ms. Rachel AddisonIndependent Non-Executive Director£59,639
- Ms. Liz ReillyIndependent Non-Executive Director£59,639
- Mr. Francis SalwayIndependent Non-Executive Director£50,923
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 71
- Environment
- 99
- Social
- 83
- Governance
- 31
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 1,034 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 1,040 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 98 t
- Women in the workforce
- 46%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Watkin Jones PLC is a well-established and reputable company in the construction industry.
- The company has a strong track record of successfully delivering high-quality projects.
- Watkin Jones PLC has a diversified portfolio, operating in both the student accommodation and build to rent sectors.
- The company has a strong and experienced management team.
Weaknesses
- Watkin Jones PLC is dependent on the performance of the UK property market, which can be volatile.
- The company's reliance on external subcontractors and suppliers can create potential operational risks.
- Watkin Jones PLC may face the challenge of rising construction costs, impacting its profitability.
Opportunities
- There is a growing demand for student accommodation and build to rent properties in the UK, providing opportunities for Watkin Jones PLC to expand its business.
- The company can explore strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance its capabilities and market reach.
- The UK government's focus on increasing housing supply presents opportunities for Watkin Jones PLC to secure new contracts.
Threats
- Economic uncertainties, such as Brexit, could impact the overall demand for residential and student accommodation properties.
- Competition within the construction industry is intense, and Watkin Jones PLC needs to safeguard its market share.
- Changes in government policies related to construction, taxation, or planning permission may affect the company's operations.
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