I am currently recruiting on behalf of a five star house builder who have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join their company in the Reading area. The salary is up to £55,000 per year + Car Allowance (depending on experience) plus an excellent benefits package. You will be reporting direct to the Commercial Director Key Responsibilities for the position include: * Preparing estimates of all prime costs. * Liaising with the other departments to ascertain costs of land, technical, statutory services and site overheads and revenues with land * Attend weekly meetings when necessary * Undertaking subcontractor and material supplier quotation analysis, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. * Maintaining working relationships with local and national supply chains. * Working closely with the Commercial Team to successfully transfer Site Budgets over to relevant Quantity Surveyor and advise on budget figures accordingly. * In advance of a land purchase, preparing construction land budgets for the Land Manager to evaluate the site, assisting the Land Manager/Sales Team to determine the best house mix for the site. * Ensuring that all estimating work required to deliver the businesses unit output is completed timely and within an agreed programme Key Qualifications & Skills required for the position include: * Estimating experience within the residential sector * HNC in Building ...