About Watkin Jones

Company History

Established in 1791, Watkin Jones & Son has grown steadily over two centuries to become one of the most successful and respected names in the building, property development and construction industries.

Carpenter Huw Jones began it all with a journey across the mountains from Penmachno to Bangor – where his son, the first Watkin Jones, expanded the family business from carpentry into building, joinery and undertaking.

The business has remained in the Watkin Jones family from that day onwards. And under the guidance of Mark Watkin Jones, the current Group Managing Director, we continue to be committed to our traditional values – which underpin the progressive and forward thinking approach of the company in the 21st century.

Today, the Watkin Jones Group employs over 250 staff directly, and significantly more through sub-contractors, working on a wide variety of projects nationwide – ranging from homes and student accommodation to commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments. Fulfilling the desires and dreams of current and future generations, as we have done for over 200 years.