Estimator

The Vacancy

Wates Residential are looking for a detail-driven and motivated Estimator to join our growing Residential business unit in Cardiff . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in the construction sector who is looking to develop their estimating skills in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Estimator, you will support the delivery of accurate and competitive bid costs for residential contracting and development projects. You’ll work closely with senior team members and collaborate with internal departments, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure timely and effective bid submissions. You’ll also gain exposure to the full preconstruction process, including handovers and post-tender negotiations.

As our Estimator you will:

• Review and log tender documents; distribute to internal teams.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier packages; assist with pricing documents and bid submissions.
• Respond to supplier queries; support design reviews, value engineering, and client meetings.
• Contribute to post-tender negotiations and prepare handover packs for operational teams.
• Attend handover meetings; update supply chain data and support SHE policy implementation.

WHAT 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…
• One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group)
• 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/

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.