Senior Estimator
Location: Exeter
Sector: Residential House Building
Salary: Up to £80,000 + Package
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join a leading residential house builder delivering high-quality housing developments across the South West.
This is a key commercial role where you’ll take ownership of the estimating process, supporting land acquisition, pre-construction and delivery teams to ensure projects are commercially viable and competitively priced.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for:
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Preparing detailed cost estimates for residential developments.
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Producing cost plans and viability assessments.
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Supporting land appraisals and acquisition decisions.
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Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender information.
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Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
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Managing tender processes and negotiating costs.
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Supporting value engineering and cost optimisation.
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Working closely with technical, commercial and land teams.
About You
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Experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within house building.
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Strong understanding of residential construction costs.
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Experience preparing detailed cost plans and tenders.
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Good knowledge of subcontractor procurement and pricing.
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Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
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Organised, proactive and detail focused.
Company Profile
You’ll be joining a leading residential developer with a strong reputation for delivering quality homes. The business offers excellent career progression, long-term stability and the opportunity to work on high-profile housing developments.
What’s in it for you?
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💰 Up to £80,000 + package
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🚗 Car allowance or company vehicle
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📈 Excellent career progression
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🏡 High-quality residential developments
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🌴 Holiday and benefits package
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🤝 Supportive commercial leadership team
About Walker & Sloan
Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, partner with developers and contractors across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality