Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG)
London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBp 31.20
+0.85 (2.80%)
Sep 11, 2025, 4:35 PM BST
Watkin Jones Company Description
Watkin Jones Plc engages in the development and the management of properties for residential occupation in the United Kingdom.
The company operates through Student Accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, Refresh, and Accommodation Management segments.
It is involved in the development of purpose-built student accommodation, build to rent accommodation, and residential housing property; refurbishment, redevelopment and repurposing of existing accommodation; and management of student accommodation and build to rent/private rental sector property.
The company was formerly known as Watkin Jones Limited and changed its name to Watkin Jones Plc in March 2016.
Watkin Jones Plc was founded in 1791 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Watkin Jones Plc
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1791 |
| Industry | Residential Construction |
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Employees | 600 |
| CEO | Alex Pease |
Contact Details
Address: 12 Soho Square London, W1D 3QF United Kingdom | |
| Phone | 44 330 9124000 |
| Website | watkinjonesplc.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | WJG |
| Exchange | London Stock Exchange |
| Fiscal Year | October - September |
| Reporting Currency | GBP |
| ISIN Number | GB00BD6RF223 |
| SIC Code | 1531 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Alex Pease | Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director |
| Simon David Ainslie Jones | Chief Financial Officer and Director |
| George Dyer | Group Investment Director |
| Adam McGhin | Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary |
| Gwyn Pritchard | Managing Director of Construction |
| Sam Scott | Managing Director of Fresh |
| Michael Bunyan | Head of Project Services |