A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join our professional Commercial team in Letchworth. Reporting to the Commercial Director your primary responsibility will be to lead the production and maintenance of the site cost appraisals in order to facilitate effective budgeting and cost management throughout the whole development cycle, including the maintenance of the regional Build Cost Library.
Some of the Key Responsibilities:
* Understand and apply the CDM Regulations within the context of the cost and budgeting processes.
* Comply with the responsibilities of the Croudace Group Health and Safety Policy.
* Applying the regional Build Costs Library, provide simplified pricing templates for use by the Land Team to produce the initial land bids.
* Review site constraints, risks and opportunities alongside cost mitigation strategies
* Engage with and co-ordinate external consultants and contractors in the preparation of detailed cost-plans, where necessary.
Requirements:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying (or building related course) or has the relevant experience.
* CIOB or RICS qualified or willing to work towards the accreditation and maintain membership.
* Strong understanding of the housebuilding process and construction.
* Excellent knowledge of commercial contracts and arrangements.
* Adept using computer software and applications for cost control, budgeting, and payments as well as Microsoft Office applications. Ideally experience in the use of COINS.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* An adept communicator with honed skills in negotiating and influencing.
* Ability to clearly explain & discuss cost plans.
* Excellent analytical skills and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.
What we can offer you:
* Competitive package + Car Allowance (With free parking & EV charging at our offices)
* 26 days holiday (increasing with service) with an additional day for your Birthday
* Generous Pension Scheme (Up to 15% total contribution)
* Discretionary Bonus
* Flexible Working, providing you with flexibility around your hours and location
* A range of benefits to support physical & mental wellbeing (including discounted gym membership, EAP programme with mental health support, health cash plan, private healthcare through BUPA, and access to a discount platform)
* Life assurance, providing cover up to 8x your annual salary
* Up to 3 paid volunteer days per year to support with one of our volunteering projects
* Training & development opportunities, with funding towards professional membership