Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a role that offers both challenge and reward? This position as a Senior Estimator provides a unique chance to be at the forefront of major developments, working with a leading UK housebuilder known for creating vibrant and sustainable communities.
About The Role
The successful candidate will act as a Senior Estimator, overseeing a limited number of developments in line with company procedures, industry best practices, and legal requirements. You will also play a crucial role in producing land bid appraisals for future business stages.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
* Report directly to the Commercial Director on viability and land appraisal production for all future developments.
* Manage the annual tendering process for standard products and liaise with other commercial and wider team members.
* Provide cost reports and key date updates to deadlines.
* Create and monitor budgets for sub-contractors and materials.
* Assist the Construction team with managing prelim budgets.
* Assist the Sales team with managing sales & marketing budgets.
* Assist the Technical team with managing fees budgets.
* Handle sub-contract ordering and variations.
* Track land site margins.
* Attend bid review, pre-plan, and cost review meetings.
* Liaise with the buying function to order and control materials required for projects.
* Collaborate with the Commercial Director on viabilities for future developments and land bids.
* Work with departmental managers (Land/Technical/Construction/Sales) to gather data required for the land bid process through to PTP process.
About You
Knowledge
* Surveying degree or equivalent.
* Knowledge of flatted and house building schemes.
* Good technical knowledge.
* Familiarity with standard forms of contract is desirable.
Skills
* Attention to detail.
* Organisational and time management skills with the ability to adapt to change and prioritise accordingly.
* IT literate, particularly with Microsoft Office and Sitestream or similar land viability software.
* Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
* Willingness to understand and appreciate the wider aims of the business.
Experience
* Experience in a similar role within a national house builder.
* Previous experience working with Housing Association building contracts.
* Experience of working with procedures and producing accurate reports and presentations.
About our Client
This leading UK housebuilder is driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities. Homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, with a passion for providing customers with an outstanding home buying experience. This is an exciting time to join, with a dramatic transformation in sustainability and technology, aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both staff and customers. The goal is to be the favoured employer in the industry and beyond, encouraging applications from those who want to thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and be comfortable being themselves at work.
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