Watters joins Deloitte after 20 years at PwC

Zoe Watters has joined Deloitte as a partner in its real estate and infrastructure team based in Salford.

Watters resigned from PwC after 20 years in September 2024 before spending almost a year on gardening leave.

Having officially departed PwC last August, she has now taken up a new role with Deloitte, working under Hugh Dullage, who runs the firm’s infrastructure and real estate team.

During her career, Watters has worked on a range of large-scale public sector infrastructure projects including hospitals. She will continue to advise public sector clients on large infrastructure schemes in her new role. Watters will be based out of Deloitte’s 100 Embankment office in Salford, home to 1,600 staff.

Zoe Watters, infrastructure partner at Deloitte, said: “With a renewed focus on large-scale infrastructure projects across the UK, coupled with more powers being devolved to mayoral authorities beyond housing and development, I’m joining Deloitte at a crucial time for the sector.

“As ever, it’s so important that the public sector has the right advice and support to deliver projects, uplift communities and contribute to regional economies.

“Deloitte’s infrastructure team has a strong record of advising on high-profile projects so I’m looking forward to bringing my experience and expertise to the firm.”

Jo Ahmed, practice senior partner for Deloitte in the North West, said: “Zoe’s experience and track record will strengthen our regional and national infrastructure offering.

“Manchester’s development pipeline remains robust, and Zoe is well placed to advise on major projects that will help shape and deliver future infrastructure developments in the city region.”