Company: Wates Group
Location: London
Job Description:
Role Overview
Wates Smartspace is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator who can operate confidently in a high‑energy environment with strong personalities and senior stakeholders. This role is for a proven senior estimator who is ready to step up—with the potential to grow into running an estimating function in the future, but who is not currently leading a department. You will be a key commercial voice in the business, capable of presenting clearly, challenging constructively, and holding the room at senior levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of complex, high‑value tenders from first principles
- Present estimates confidently in bid reviews and senior forums
- Manage estimating strategy, risk, and commercial positioning
- Mentor and support Estimators within the team
- Engage with clients, consultants, and senior internal stakeholders
- Contribute to the ongoing development of estimating processes and standards
About You
- Significant experience operating as a Senior Estimator within fit‑out, refurbishment, or construction
- High level of technical and commercial competence
- Strong personality with the credibility to influence senior decision‑makers
- Proven ability to present effectively and hold the room
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, demanding environment
- Ambition to step up into estimating leadership in the medium term
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Posted: May 9th, 2026