Estimator

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established residential developer within their Technical team. This role offers the chance to work on a range of exciting development projects, supporting land acquisition and project delivery through accurate and timely cost planning.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be responsible for preparing cost plans to support land appraisals and development opportunities, ensuring all estimating work is delivered efficiently and accurately.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing initial viability assessments for land bids
• Liaising with Land teams on current and future opportunities
• Producing detailed cost estimates including construction costs, site abnormals, professional fees, preliminaries, and site management costs
• Supporting value engineering exercises at appraisal and pre-construction stages
• Obtaining specialist subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Ensuring all viability assessments align with internal guidelines and procedures
• Assisting with pre-budget cost preparation
• Supporting the review of site budgets and variance analysis
• Providing guidance to commercial teams at project handover stage
• Producing and submitting cost and statistical reports as required

Requirements

Experience:

• Previous experience working as an Estimator within residential development or housebuilding
• Groundworks experience is desirable, but not essential

Qualifications:

• Relevant construction qualification
• CSCS card or equivalent (preferred)

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong IT skills and ability to adapt to new systems
• Good organisational and administrative ability

Additional Information

• Office-based role with travel to sites as required
• Flexibility around working hours and duties may be required

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance or company car scheme
• Annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits package including retail discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance
• Training and development opportunities

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