There’s no better place to build your career
Join a winning team…
Wates has just enjoyed one of our best years ever, and our Bid team played a key role in supporting that success.
It’s not just about writing bids. There are a huge range of roles from bid proposal managers to estimators, project management, graphic designers, building information modelling (BIM), 4d modellers and more. Once you’re here, you can also tap into opportunities across the group.
At Wates, we believe in actively identifying talent and nurturing it. We make sure everyone has opportunities to develop and take their career to the next level. If we think you’re 80% ready for that next step, and you’re up for the challenge, we’ll help you take it.
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About you...
Whether you’re an experienced bid writer, fancy a career change, or are returning to work after a break, we’d love to hear from you.
If you don’t have industry experience, don’t worry. In our bid team, we value a variety of transferable skills you may already possess, such as writing, attention to detail, project management, and relationship building.
That’s why our team includes people from diverse backgrounds, including law, education, and finance. What matters most to us is finding the right people with the right mindset to succeed.
| Bid Writer | Milton Keynes | Bid | We are looking for a Bid Writer to join our Proposals team, based out of our Newbury office. This role plays an important part in our work‑winning activity, supporting the development of clear, compelling and client‑focused bids across our Constru... |
| Proposals Manager | London | Bid | Wates are looking for a Proposals Manager on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to support our growing bid pipeline in London, with a particular emphasis on high-quality bid writing emphasis and bid coordination. The role of Proposals Manager will wr... |
| Bid Manager | Newbury | Bid | Newbury (preferred) or Milton Keynes Are you an experienced Bid Manager who enjoys bringing people together to shape clear, compelling proposals? Do you thrive in environments where collaboration, curiosity and thoughtful challenge lead to better... |
| Senior Estimator | London | Bid | We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator (or Estimator, depending on experience) to join our pre-construction team and play a key role in securing and delivering high-profile refurbishment, fit out, workplace, and commercial construction pro... |
| Bid Manager - 1st Stage | Trafford Park | Bid | Bid Manager – Stage 1 Work Winning Location: Trafford Manchester with travel as required. Reporting to: Pre-Construction Director Shape Winning Opportunities from the Start At Wates Construction, we're looking for a commercially astute... |
| Bid Manager - 1st Stage | Birmingham | Bid | Bid Manager – Stage 1 Work Winning Location: Birmingham with travel as required. Reporting to: Pre-Construction Director Shape Winning Opportunities from the Start At Wates Construction, we're looking for a commercially astute and r... |
Reward and benefits
We offer competitive pay, flexible benefits, 26 days' holiday and generous family leave.
Learning and development
We empower our colleagues to excel and thrive through comprehensive learning and...
Flexible working
We provide an environment that encourages flexible working through working arrangements...
