Graduate Estimating Management (Cognate Degree)

About this role

As a Estimating Management Trainee at Wates, you'll be given the fantastic opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across the business, developing your commercial knowledge relating to cost estimating and cost planning for work winning.  Learning to review and analyse information that relates to preparing and writing cost plans and estimates, you'll prioritise cost effectiveness and best working practices.

What you will do

Over the course of the programme, you will:

• Assist in producing cost plans and estimates for the bidding process of new projects.
• Produce customer focussed responses and strategies for bid submissions, tailoring each response to the specific needs of each customer.
• Compile electronic submissions of work, ensuring process is followed and necessary steps are taken.
• Collaborate and engage with colleague and networks to develop your understanding of their area of work and responsibility.

About you

 To be successful on the programme you'll:

• Be passionate about a career in the built environment.
• Be excited to learn and develop new skills.
• Have a curious nature.
• Be reliable and professional.
• Be a problem solver with the ability to think logically.
• Possess good time management skills.
• Prioritise your work to meet agreed deadlines.

Eligibility criteria

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Be on track to graduate in 2026 or earlier with a cognate* degree.
• Be working towards or have achieved a minimum 2:2 classification.

* Cognate degree is one that relates directly to the role you're applying for. 

Location

•  North London - Kilburn

Programme duration

This is a 2-year graduate programme offering hands-on experience, structured development, and placements across different teams. 

What's in it for you?

Our Trainee Management Programme offers placement opportunities across various departments, technical and behavioural development, including support through relevant qualifications and a host of additional benefits. We provide the foundation skills, knowledge and experience you'll need to build a long-term, successful career.

In addition, we offer:

• Mentoring, support, and training by industry experts.
• Structured learning plan (a combination of technical and behavioural development).
• Competitive salary.
• Private medical insurance.
• Car allowance / company car scheme.
• Health & wellness programme.
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays.
• For cognate degree trainees: Opportunity to work towards chartered status with a recognised professional body.

We have nearly 200 talented Trainees currently completing our Trainee Management Programme, providing amazing opportunities to build a network, collaborate and share learning with your peers. Kickstart your journey and apply now!

We value authenticity and encourage you to complete your application without the use of AI tools. This helps us gain a genuine understanding of your individual strengths, experiences, and potential.

Applications for this role close at midday on Tuesday 25 November 2025.

This date may be brought forward or extended in line with the number of applications we receive. We're only able to accept the first application we receive. Any additional applications will be automatically withdrawn.