Winning Bid Estimator & Cost Planner

WATES; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Residential is seeking an Estimator to join the South region pre-construction team. You will develop competitive cost plans, analyse tender documentation and influence commercial strategy from early stages of development.

You will work with pre-construction, commercial and work-winning teams to produce accurate tenders, engage with subcontractors, and support value engineering to maximise project success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pre-construction or estimating environment.
• Familiar with tendering, costing and pricing processes.
• Understanding of construction methodology and design.
• Experience working with subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and commercial awareness.
• Advanced Excel skills and CostX or similar estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation to understand project requirements.
• Produce accurate cost plans and estimates across RIBA stages.
• Measure and assess design information using industry-standard tools.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier pricing and enquiries.
• Assist in tender submissions and commercial sign-off documents.
• Contribute to project commercial strategies and value engineering opportunities.
• Assess risks and opportunities to maximise project success.
• Maintain and develop cost data to support future bids.
• Collaborate across the business to support work-winning activities.

Skills

Tendering

Costing

Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Tools

CostX

Job description

Wates Residential is seeking an Estimator to join the South region pre-construction team. You will develop competitive cost plans, analyse tender documentation and influence commercial strategy from early stages of development.

You will work with pre-construction, commercial and work-winning teams to produce accurate tenders, engage with subcontractors, and support value engineering to maximise project success.