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Wates<\/a> has announced that Jason Knights, managing director of SES Engineering Services<\/a>, is leaving its construction business<\/h2>\n

Jason Knights joined Wates in 2010, as a regional services director for Wates Construction<\/a> in London, before developing Wates\u2019 in-house mechanical, engineering and plumbing (MEP) division, Wates Building Services.<\/p>\n

He was appointed to the construction board in 2014, later being appointed to managing director of national MEP specialist SES in 2017, following its acquisition from the Shepherd Group.<\/p>\n

During this time, Jason Knights has helped lead the firm\u2019s expansion into new and emerging sectors including high-tech builds, as well as the growth and relocation of its offsite manufacturing<\/a> facility, Prism.<\/p>\n

Knights will continue to lead the business while a suitable successor is found and will help in the transition to new management.<\/p>\n

Moving on<\/h3>\n

Paul Chandler, group managing director of Wates Construction, said: \u201cSince the Shepherd acquisition in 2015, SES has enjoyed steady growth and helped Wates broaden its offering with a truly industry-leading MEP specialism<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cSES\u2019 continued recognition for excellence, particularly through \u2018Specialist Contractor of the Year\u2019 accolades at key industry awards, is a testament to the drive and passion Jason has brought to the business during his three years in charge.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter 10 great years, Jason has now decided to pursue other opportunities outside of the Wates group, and we wish him the very best for his future endeavours.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would personally like to thank him for the support he has given to the construction board and for helping to establish SES as an acknowledged leader in its field.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jason Knights commented: \u201cI\u2019ve worked with some incredible teams throughout my time at Wates, and I\u2019m immensely proud of the role I\u2019ve played in helping establish SES as a leading specialist contractor.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, the time is right to take on new challenges elsewhere, and I\u2019m confident the business will continue delivering innovation to the UK\u2019s MEP sector, as well as support the success of the Wates Group.\u201d<\/p>\n

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