Supply Chain
Partners

Spending over £1bn a year with our supply chain, supporting and investing in local communities.

We have built long standing relationships with leading UK and International suppliers of materials and services. We only work with organisations which share the same commitments to high quality and sustainability.

As a supplier working with us you'll be part of the team

Working with us

Our supply chain is a fundamental part of the team and we believe that teamwork allows us to deliver a professional and quality service to our customers. We take an open and honest approach to our supply chain, with a willingness to listen to new ideas and ways of working.

Working with us really feels like being part of a team. We will support you with to develop your business and achieve your targets, enabling you to be more efficient. Part of our offering is professionally run sites with excellent facilities for all.

Want to be part of our team! Simply fill in the form at the link below and we’ll get the process started.

Let’s work together
As a supplier working with us you'll be part of the team
We deal fairly with our supply chain

ONE WATES, ONE TEAM

Fair dealing and fair payment

We deal fairly with our supply chain members, partners, competitors and customers, the people they employ and the wider community. We seek to ensure prompt and certain payment of our supply chain.

At Wates we:

  • Treat everyone with trust and respect.
  • Communicate in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with our supply chain members.
  • Pay our supply chain promptly and in accordance with agreed contract terms.
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A greener built environment

We collaborate with our supply chain partners to deliver on our sustainability targets, which will bring long-term social, economic and environmental benefits through our procurement activities.

Our target is for 89% of our suppliers to have approved Science Based Targets (SBTi) by 2027. Wates will work closely with our suppliers to support them in achieving this target. We also encourage all our suppliers to partner with the Supply Chain Sustainability School, who are able to facilitate free training and workshops to help improve knowledge and understanding of sustainability topics.

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Engagement

We have a clear and consistent approach to the way we engage with our supply chain, as we understand the importance of developing collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships.

Regular communication, networking events and structured business to business meetings are all part of our supplier relationship management plan.

Developing long-term mutually successful relationships enabling us to deliver great value to our customers.

We run and attend meet the buyer events

Meet the buyer events

We host and attend many meet the buyer events, both independently and as part of our partnership with Constructionline.

These allow us to meet local and national supply chain. They also present excellent networking opportunities where we can discuss our strategic priorities and long term goals. 

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Senior Estimator

Location: North East, North West, Yorksh…

Job Type: Procurement

Application Deadline: 04-01-2026

SES Engineering Services are looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our SES Northern team, focussing on high profile, technically complex mechanical and electrical projects across multiple sectors. If you are passionate about Construction 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 ROLE Our Senior Estimators are a valuable part of our business, where they effectively utilise skills, experience and knowledge within a team environment to produce tenders, establish opportunities and prepare competitive estimates. As our Senior Estimator you will: Ensure that all estimating processes and procedures are followed to deliver a submission following tender settlement Work with surveyors in preparation of quantified schedule of rates and bill of quantities Prepare tender summaries and attend start-up pre-price and price meetings Assist in preparation for settlement meeting enquiring whether risk register, prelims and labour rates have been done. 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)  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.  Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 6% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…

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