Regional Estimator
Type: Full:time permanent Salary: Up to GBP70,000 dependent on experience Additional: Car allowance or company vehicle Location: Nottingham : Midlands region
Overview
Linsco are delighted to be supporting one of our clients, a well established house builder with national coverage. Due to continued business growth they are now looking for a Regional Estimator to support their commercial team across the midlands region.
The Regional Estimator plays a key role in assessing land opportunities from initial appraisal through to acquisition. Operating at a regional level, this position supports the evaluation of site viability before projects are transferred to the Commercial and Buying teams.
Working closely with Land, Technical, and Commercial departments, the successful candidate will produce accurate cost assessments and financial appraisals to support land acquisition decisions and ensure developments are delivered in a commercially efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess and prepare detailed land appraisals, considering all associated costs including acquisition, legal fees, site preparation, environmental constraints, ground conditions, and infrastructure requirements
* Develop comprehensive construction cost estimates, providing clear breakdowns to support viability assessments
* Analyse market data, comparable developments, and land transactions to inform cost assumptions and land value
* Undertake site visits to identify constraints, risks, and factors that may influence development costs
* Work collaboratively with Technical and Pre:Development teams to explore value engineering opportunities and cost:saving construction methods
* Produce financial appraisals and feasibility studies for land bids, including risk and sensitivity analysis
* Align cost estimates with financial forecasts and project budgets in collaboration with finance teams
* Prepare and present detailed cost reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support decision:making
* Support the preparation of gateway submissions and regional land reports alongside Commercial and Land Directors
* Maintain and update cost databases and benchmarking information, ensuring all assumptions remain accurate and up to date
* Keep thorough records of estimates and appraisals for future reference, audits, and analysis
Skills and Experience
* Relevant qualification or strong practical experience in estimating, commercial management, land appraisal, or groundworks, ideally within residential development
* Experience using digital estimating or measurement tools (e.g. Bluebeam or similar)
* Familiarity with COINS or similar systems is advantageous
* Strong understanding of ground conditions and technical solutions, including remediation, foundations, drainage, and retaining structures
* Sound knowledge of construction methods, regulations, and commercial principles
* Strong analytical ability with attention to detail when interpreting drawings, surveys, and site data
* Confident communicator, capable of working effectively with internal teams, consultants, and external partners
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast:paced environment with a proactive and solutions:focused approach
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company car or car allowance
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Holiday buy:back scheme
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Share purchase plan
* Retail and high street discounts
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submi