Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator St Austell, Cornwall Competitive Salary Full-time, Permanent We are seeking a talented Senior Estimator to provide an accurate, efficient and commercially focused estimating service across our development and contracting pipelines. Reporting to the Commercial Operations Director, you''ll play a critical role in ensuring our schemes remain competitive, viable and profitable. You''ll work collaboratively across Land, Technical, Sales and Build teams, influencing decisions from initial land appraisals through to detailed tenders and delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead the estimating function, ensuring all viability appraisals are accurate and up to date Produce cost plans from initial land opportunities through to board-approved budgets Prepare competitive tenders and develop tender strategies Identify, analyse and manage risks and opportunities within projects Seek and negotiate competitive quotations from the supply chain Work closely with Technical teams to achieve cost-effective design solutions Produce clear reports, cost workbooks and tender documentation Chair and contribute to tender meetings and decision-making processes Maintain and develop the company''s live build cost data library Monitor industry trends and provide cost intelligence to the business About You Essential qualifications and experience: Essential Skills and Experience Significant experience as an estimator within the housebuilding or construction sector Strong knowledge of ..... full job details .....