Are you an experienced Estimator with a passion for precision? Our client is one of the most established privately owned developers in the country, proven within the Thames Valley and with the pipeline and financial security to offer a long term and stable career.
Why This Role Stands Out:
– Professional Growth: Engage in a variety of tasks that will enhance your expertise in cost estimation and budgeting within the house building industry.
– Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in the financial feasibility and cost control of significant development projects.
– Collaborative Environment: Work closely with land, construction, technical, and sales teams, ensuring a comprehensive approach to project development.
– Innovation and Efficiency: Contribute to value engineering and cost-effective design solutions, making a tangible difference in project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
– Prepare financial feasibility budgets for land appraisals.
– Assist the Land team with up-to-date cost information during the appraisal stage.
– Develop budgets for cost/value monitoring by the construction team.
– Take off quantities using company drawings, specifications, and other available information.
– Provide input on technical and design elements at the pre-contract stage to ensure economic design and construction methods.
– Review drawings and offer feedback to the technical team, including value engineering recommendations.
– Conduct cost exercises for construction alternatives or potential design changes.
– Offer cost advice to the sales team.
– Prepare and issue budget, cost reconciliation, and cost forecasting within agreed values.
– Understand and apply relevant codes of practice impacting estimating, such as building regulations and HSE requirements.
– Assist the surveying team in reviewing and providing cost estimates for variation works.
Skills and Experience Required:
– Proven experience as an Estimator, within the house building industry.
– Competent in reviewing, understanding, and taking off quantities from drawings.
– Skilled in preparing budgets and providing cost advice on various estimating matters.
– Strong construction knowledge.
– Proactive in keeping up to date with market rates for trades and materials.
– Proficient in the use of Excel and digital measuring packages (Bluebeam).
– Highly numerate with excellent financial acumen and attention to detail.
– Strong communication skills and a key team player.
This role is not just about meeting expectations but exceeding them. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking organisation and make a significant impact, this position is for you.