Senior Estimator

The Company

Our client is a prestigious and well-established house builder with over 60 years in the construction industry. They pride themselves on putting sustainability first while delivering high quality new build housing developments across the North of England.

The Project

As a highly experienced Senior Estimator, you will play a key role as a part of the commercial team working across various large-scale residential developments on brownfield and regeneration sites, focused on delivering high-quality, affordable housing. Throughout the project lifecycle, you will track costs, revise estimates as required and collaborate with the team to ensure timely project completion within the allocated budget.

Benefits

* 26 days holiday per annum + bank holidays
* Bonus scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Company pension
* Company car or car allowance
* Potential for hybrid working

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

* Industry relevant qualification

It is also essential that you hold the experience below;

* Previous experience of utlising COINS (desirable but not essential)
* Proven experience in land acquisition for residential developments
* Extensive experience within the industry with minimum of 5 years working in an Estimating role
* Strong background in groundworks, including remediation, foundations, retaining, drainage etc
* A demonstrated track record of working on various large-scale residential projects for a well-established contractor

Additional skills;

* Analytical thinking
* Strong negotiation capabilities
* Efficient time management abilities
* A deep understanding of construction practices, regulations, and cost factors
* Strong communication abilities, written and verbal with an excellent attention to detail
* A solid understanding of construction methods and compliance with building regulations
* Extensive understanding of legal principles along with strong financial and commercial acumen
* Proficient in utilising a computerised estimating / measurement system - Bluebeam or equivalent
* Comprehensive knowledge of the estimating process, utilising computerised analytical tools to produce precise project cost estimates.

The Role

* Job Title: Senior Estimator
* Job Type: Permanent
* Project: Various large-scale residential developments on brownfield and regeneration sites
* Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
* Reporting to: Commercial Director

Duties

* Assist with procurement
* Specification analysis & review
* Preparation and submission of tenders
* Adjudicating tenders within agreed limits
* Preparing bill of quantity / pricing