Senior Estimator

The Vacancy

As part of our growth strategy, we have an opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our team in London, to effectively utilise skills, experience, and knowledge within a team environment to produce multi-million-pound tenders which will win profitable work and drive the strategy for the Estimating function.

We are looking for a qualified Estimator with TFM experience along with design, cost planning and bid management skills. Experience of working with a mix of Public and Private clients ideal, as well as Frameworks.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Full understanding of ITT documents to identify any risks or requirements to be included within our submission
• Ensure that all estimating processes and procedures are followed to deliver a submission following tender settlement
• Leading on key commercial tender meetings presenting to wider business commercial proposals
• Engagement with wider business including Operational and Commercial leads to finalise solution
• Responsibility for determining most competitive cost proposal through labour load, sub-contract quotations and most efficient delivery solution
• Responsible for populating clients pricing document ready for submission
• Line management responsibilities of Estimator

To be successful in the role you will have the ability to understand and use bid tactics and excellent communication skills. You will be a strong leader and strategist, with the experience to take the team forward.

Wates are committed to the fair treatment of people with criminal records, including employees and potential employees. We ensure that our recruitment, promotion, and retention activity does not treat people less favourably because of an offending background.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.