Estimator - Residential Developer
📍 Yorkshire
💰 Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Package
🏗️ New Build Housing
We are working with a well-established regional housebuilder with a strong land bank and secured pipeline across Yorkshire. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team.
This is a key role within the business, supporting land acquisition and pre-construction by producing accurate and commercially sound cost appraisals.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates and viability appraisals for new residential developments.
Your duties will include:
Preparing detailed cost plans from concept through to planning stage
Producing land appraisals and viability assessments
Analysing drawings, specifications, and technical information
Liaising with land, technical, and commercial teams
Value engineering and risk analysis
Updating build cost databases and benchmarking
You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are commercially viable from the outset.
About You
Proven experience as an Estimator within residential housing
Strong knowledge of build costs across traditional and timber frame construction
Experience working on multi-plot developments
Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
Comfortable working cross-functionally with land and technical teams
This would suit an experienced Estimator looking for more influence in early-stage decision making, or a Senior QS with strong pre-construction exposure looking to transition into estimating.
What's On Offer
Competitive basic salary
Car allowance or company car
WFH/Hybrid Working
Annual bonus scheme
Pension
Stable, long-term pipeline of developments
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected regional developer with a strong reputation and clear growth strategy.
For a confidential conversation, please get in touch.
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