Project Details
The Pre-construction Estimator’s role is to perform budget and cashflow formation by comparing various options relating to the refurbishment and disposal of residential property.
The employer is a developer who operates in the construction, regeneration, and refurbishment or homes UK nationwide. Successful Estimator will be using employer's bespoke estimating software.
Working as an Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will be part of the Project Management team, you will report directly to the Head of Project Management within the organisation.
This is an office-based role, with flexibility to work from home few times a week and site visits.
Responsibilities and Duties
1. Quantify & cost plan build costs from limited information to support initial project appraisals
2. Appraise land and infill opportunities to deliver fully costed viability studies
3. Working closely with the Design Team to identify risk and ensure adequate provision is made with budget assessments
4. Working closely with the Sales Team to ensure that the appropriate costs are included within budgets reflecting the desired specification
5. Analyse & vet subcontract tender returns
6. Formation of Final Project Budget, ensuring that tendered costs are interpreted and included where possible and that adequate provision is made where tendered costs are not available
7. Have a thorough understanding of project, scope of works and restrictions imposed by contractual requirements and site conditions
8. Giving guidance on possible risks and openings within a scheme
9. Researching the cost of items such as materials, transport, labour and equipment.
10. Responsible for the administration, application and updating of the Term Contract Schedule of Rates
11. Cost base maintenance and updates
12. Be present at pre-tender meetings and carry out site surveys
13. Establish opportunities/scope to maximise value
14. Assist in the management and preparation of all required specification and contractual documentation for tendering/negotiation of the refurbishment works
Desired Skills and Experience
Suitable Pre-construction Estimator will have:
15. 2-4 years’ experience as an Assistant Estimator, Assistant Project Manager, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or similar in the construction industry, preferably within the residential sector
16. Understanding and ability to take of quantities from technical drawings and form a concise budget
17. Ability to price from first principles
18. Competency in assessing contract documents and contract requirements
19. Proficiency with numbers and capability to manipulate mathematical data
20. Good communication and negotiation skills
21. Organised and methodical approach to work
22. IT skills, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
23. Qualification to Degree level in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or other construction related field would be beneficial, but not essential
Employing Company Overview and Profile
This employer is a leading and highly experienced developer and owner of privately rented housing in the UK.
Their portfolio of homes extends to over 40,000 units and ranges from one-bedroom apartments to large family homes.
They offer employees a dynamic working environment, generous salaries and good career progression.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
24. Generous salary up to £40k negotiable based on experience
25. Company car + fuel card
26. Private Healthcare
27. Life assurance
28. Pension
29. 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays