Permanent 37.5 Hours per week
We are now seeking a Senior Estimator to join ourSouth Westteam in Exeter to produceaccurate,timely, and competitive cost estimates that help secure new business and support our continued growth.
Reporting to the Regional Commercial Director, our Senior Estimator will play a pivotal role in safeguarding Lovells commercial interests while ensuring our bids stand out for their accuracy, competitiveness, and low-risk profile. You will lead the estimation process for new developments, collaborate closely with internal teams, and mentor junior estimating staff.
You will take ownership of pre-acquisition viabilities and competitive bids, ensuring every submission is thoroughly developed, commercially sound and delivered within tight deadlines. You will interpret bid and contractual documentation carefully,identifyrisks early and manage them effectively to ensure Lovell enters each opportunity with a strong, well-informed commercial position.
Once a scheme is awarded, you will provide a clear and well-structured handover to post-contract teams to support successful delivery. The role also carries responsibilities under the companys Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity policies, requiring full compliance and the promotion of safe,fairand respectful working practices.
To succeed in this role, you should bring strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials, procurementprocessesand local subcontract markets, along with a solid understanding of contracts and pricing. Experience using Housebuilder and Evaluate estimating systems is valuable, as isproficiencyin Microsoft Word,Exceland Outlook. Advanced estimatingexpertisewithin the residential construction sector will be a strong advantage.
If you are a detail-oriented, commercially astute estimator looking to take the next step in your career, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Benefits
* Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs
* Holidays 26 days
* Life Assurance
* Pension
* Private medical insurance
* Ability topurchaseadditionalholiday
* Access to discount portal
* Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
* Digital GP
* Employeeassistanceprogramme
* Sharesave scheme
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UKs leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths,skillsand personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.
The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovella great placeto work for all.
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