Senior Estimator - ColeshillJob Type: Full timeIn a Nutshell…We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, at our Coleshill office. As our Senior Estimator, you will work with our Commercial Team to deliver accurate estimating for a multitude of schemes, completing appraisals, participating in tender reviews and delivering to deadlines. The successful candidate will come from a housebuilding, or residential contractor and be experienced in pricing work from first principles as well as utilising supply chain information.We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…Competitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceSalary sacrifice car scheme available to all employeesUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service2 Volunteering days per annumPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid coverEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive pension scheme through salary sacrificeLife assurance at 4 x your annual salaryShare save and share incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and QualityDegree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or equivalentExperienced in pricing work from first principles as well as utilising supply chain informationA proven track record in a similar position within a housebuilding, residential contracting, building or groundworks businessExperience working with various internal and external stakeholdersAbility to utilise current and new networks to assist with the estimating processStrong commitment to achieving deadlinesAble to work efficiently on own initiative, prioritising as necessaryAble to delegate where required, matching the task to the team member’s skill setPositive attitude towards teamwork and challengeAbility to lead others with clarity and fairnessWilling to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirable…Chartered body member (CIOB / RICS)Experience with Bluebeam and Conquest estimating packagesMore about the Senior Estimator role…Assist in the delegation of specific work tasks within the Estimating team, providing managerial support and guidance to the Estimator/Assistant EstimatorRepresent the Estimating team at cross-departmental discussions and be able to communicate and strategise at all levels in respect of cost related mattersAssist in training other members of the team with systems and techniques, including assisting in the continuing improvement of Estimating reports and information servicesAssist in the preparation of cash flows for management accounts and forecasting purposes, providing a cost advisory and investigation service to senior managementProvide a cost advisory and investigation service to the Estimating and Development TeamIn advance of a land purchase, you will prepare construction land budgets for the Land Manager to evaluate the site, assisting the Land Manager/Sales Team to determine the best house mix for the siteEvaluate risks and cost of construction abnormalities in formulating the budget, discussing and reviewing specifications in association with the relevant departments prior to the land bidPost the purchase of land, you will propose improved economical design and engineering solutions for the team to consider, including new building methods and productsAssist the Estimating Manager in reviewing new product specification suitable for development, preparing comments on preliminary layouts prior to the formal issue of DCOLiaise with the Development department regarding best solutions for house type designs and internal layouts, preparing Planning Packs which ensure the feasibility reflects all changes and financial implicationsAhead of start on site, you will prepare budget packs, liaising with all departments to ensure all latest material, preliminaries, subcontracts, sales and development costs are included in the financial reviewYou will be responsible for providing budgetary framework to assist the Surveyors/Buyers in their financial control of the development post start on siteAssist in securing land and contracting opportunities within our market sector and geographic operational area.Provide commercial support to the Land and Partnerships Director for all land bids for land-led contracting and mixed tenure opportunities.Initial appraisal of development sites based on information provided. Assess risks and opportunities, establish viability.Supporting value engineering or negotiating exercises where required.Update financial appraisal at key stages of the development process – including offer stage, acquisition approval, planning application and planning approval stages.Financial modelling of cost and revenue streams to determine funding requirements of each development.Identify risks and record on a tender risk register. Value engineering – provide advice and costs associated with value engineering proposals for the scheme.Provide input in post tender queries / negotiations.Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-LK1