Senior Estimator

The Vacancy

The Vacancy

We have an opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our Construction Major Projects team across our MOJ programme, to effectively utilise skills, experience and knowledge within a team environment.

Key Accountabilities include:

• 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 basis
• Quantify & cost plan build costs from limited information to support initial development appraisals
• Have a thorough understanding of project, scope of works and restrictions imposed by contractual requirements and site conditions
• Establish opportunities/scope to maximize value.

We are looking for a qualified Senior Estimator with a proven track record of analytical estimating and cost planning to tight deadlines, with an in-depth knowledge of complex jobs within the construction industry and worked on Commercial sector projects over £50M.

To be successful in the role you will be self-motivated and an excellent communicator, able to work as part of a team. A broad knowledge of construction methods, with working knowledge of estimating software and Excel are essential.

Work for Wates

Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.

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.