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Senior Estimator

Wates are seeking a talented Senior Estimator to join our Construction team in Newbury.If you are passionate about the construction industry with proven skills and looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together.This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.ABOUT THE ROLEOur Senior Estimators are a valuable part of our business and will effectively utilise skills, experience and knowledge within a team environment to produce tenders which will win profitable work.AS OUR SENIOR ESTIMATOR YOU WILL: Preparing competitive net estimates and subsequently attending settlements and presentations of the estimates Abstracting information into subcontract & material packages Analysing & vetting subcontract tender returns Price elements from ‘first principle’ on a labour, plant & material basisWHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Sustainability Manager

Wates are looking for a Sustainability Manager to join our construction team in the Southern region focussing on supporting the region to deliver the Wates Group sustainability targets and deliver high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.If you are passionate about the construction industry with proven skills and looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together.This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.About The RoleOur Sustainability Managers are a valuable part of our business, driving improvements in resource efficiency, carbon reduction and increasing biodiversity whilst achieving the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental controls. Our Sustainability Managers work collaboratively with our regional Senior Leadership teams and Project Managers to ensure the sustainability requirements of our clients are met to the highest standards.As Our Sustainability Manager You Will Spearhead sustainability initiatives across the Southern region, reporting directly to the Sustainability Business Partner. Provide expert guidance on sustainability and environmental practices for projects and bid submissions, ensuring alignment with group ESG targets and commitments. Drive the achievement of sustainability and environmental targets throughout project lifecycles, from preconstruction to construction phases. Establish and implement environmental best practices according to industry standards (ISO 14001, BREEAM, Well, NABERS, PAS 2080 or similar), collaborating closely with design, procurement, delivery, and customer teams, while managing external environmental consultants and providing regular performance tracking and improvement initiatives. Additionally, engage supply chain partners to align with Wates' sustainability strategy and conduct training sessions to enhance regional staff's sustainability and environmental awareness.What We Offer Competitive salary & bonus Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Project Planner

Wates are looking for a Project Planner to join our Construction Team in Newbury where we are focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. If you are passionate about working within a team environment, have proven analytical and planning skills and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team. ABOUT THE ROLEOur Planners are a valuable part of our business, the focus of this role is to provide an effective and professional planning and programming services for pre-contract and project teams.As our Planner you will: Take ownership of weekly progress updates, collation of as-built data, trend analysis, performance metrics and provide relative reports, through site walk-arounds & weekly meetings with the site team and supply chain. Produce mid/short term programmes with the site team, looking forward to avoid surprises, fully resourced and in conjunction with advice from the site team and key supply chain partners Demonstrate a full understanding of the project, Wates and client needs and propose and assess viable alternatives that could improve and benefit the projects successful completion Must be able to use P6 planning software with knowledge of NEC contracts an advantage but not essential. **Wider business uses ASTA powerproject. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & bonus Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Assistant Framework Manager

Wates Group have an exciting position for an Assistant Framework Manager, to support the day-to-day framework management of key Government frameworks in the Justice, Defence, Civic Offices, Local Authority, Education and Healthcare sectors. Working with frameworks including the Ministry of Justice, Defence Infrastructure Organisation, and the Crown Commercial Service.Working with the Wates Group Public Sector team you will support the delivery of: Contribute to marketing and public relations activities to retain and secure clients. Building and maintaining trusted relationships with framework teams and clients. Support win plans, prequalification, and bidding to secure a place on strategic frameworks. Supporting the on-going governance of framework objectives and commitments. Sharing innovation, best practices, and sector knowledge with bid teams. Managing timely communication of pipeline opportunities using Salesforce CRM. Develop and manage tools to measure and report project and framework performance. Create reports and dashboards to provide insights for improvement. Contribute to framework and sector strategy research.Communication and Influence: Prepare accurate framework performance dashboards and collate and issue monthly client framework performance data. Participate in public sector team presentations and briefings to effectively communicate performance insights and strategic updates.Financial Responsibility: Report on the framework pipeline and fee collection, as well as framework-level cost, time, and benefits of project performance. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to support decision-making and strategic planning.People Responsibility: Define team roles and hold colleagues accountable, influencing and leading by example to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Help manage external consultants and framework teams to ensure alignment with project goals and standards.To be successful you will ideally have knowledge of public sector frameworks or bid management, coupled with a degree or comparable vocational, or maybe a business management background. You will have Strong communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, and IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis).This offer will be conditional on the successful candidate being able to work at SC level clearance, due to some of the clients we work with.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share Flexible working Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/