Shanly Homes - the privately-owned, award-winning regional housebuilder - is looking for an Estimator to be part of a successful team developing bespoke, high-end properties in and around Surrey, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire working out of our Beaconsfield office.
About the Estimator role
* Prepare financial feasibility budgets to support the land appraisal process.
* Assist the land team with accurate and up-to-date information during appraisals.
* Develop comprehensive budgets for use in cost/value monitoring by the construction team.
* Take off quantities from drawings, specifications and other project documentation to prepare budgets.
* Provide input on technical and design elements at pre-contract stages to ensure economical design and construction methods are used.
* Support the sales team with cost advice and support the surveyors with cost estimates for variations.
* Prepare and issue cost and value reconciliations, forecasting and budgets within agreed values.
* Keep abreast of and apply relevant codes of practice, including building regulations, HSE guidelines and warranty provider requirements.
About you
* Proven experience as an Estimator, ideally with a residential house builder
* Confident in reviewing, understanding and taking off quantities from drawings
* Skilled at preparing budgets and providing sound advice regarding costs
* Good all round construction knowledge
* Proactive approach to keeping up to date with market rates for trades and materials.
* Proficient in the use of Excel and digital measuring software (ideally Bluebeam).
* Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills and a key team member.
What we offer in return
* Friendly, supportive team and a welcoming culture.
* Impressive, modern office space providing an enjoyable space to work from.
* Located in beautiful Beaconsfield Old Town, close to many cafés, restaurants and shops.
* Easy to commute to with great road connections being just off the M40 and within a 10 minutes' walk to Beaconsfield train station.
* A privately-owned business with all the benefits of a financially strong company that has stood the test of time.
* Competitive salary and car allowance.
* Discretionary annual and long-term bonus schemes (up to 15% of annual salary).
* Annual leave starting at 25 days to a max of 30 days.
* Free life assurance and private medical insurance.
* Enhanced pension scheme via salary exchange.
* Many wellbeing benefits – free weekly fitness sessions, on demand GP service, gym discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors.
* Social events throughout the year.