Company Estimator

Riverside; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Liverpool is seeking a Company Estimator to create detailed cost plans for developments. Candidates should have estimating experience in house building, a relevant qualification preferably to degree level, and high commercial acumen. This role offers competitive pay, flexible working options, and a variety of benefits including a pension and generous holidays.

Benefits

Competitive pay & generous pension

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Investment in learning and personal development

A wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar house building estimating position within an established house building organisation.
• A relevant construction or surveying qualification, ideally to degree level.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and government regulations.
• High commercial acumen with the ability to work at pace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost plans for proposed developments.
• Liaise with technical and land staff to ensure accurate cost identification.
• Update cost plans in line with planning and technical changes.

Skills

Experience in house building estimating

Knowledge of relevant legislation

High commercial acumen

Education

Relevant construction or surveying qualification

Job description

Job Title: Company Estimator

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £69,019.62 Per Annum

Working Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, Hybrid

Location: Prospect Head Office, Liverpool

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

Responsibilities

To prepare detailed cost plans for proposed developments at land bid stage for both immediate and strategic sites. Liaise with technical staff to ensure abnormal costs are accurately identified and costed accordingly. Liaise with land staff to ensure all costs, standard and abnormal, are included in development appraisals when submitting land offers and negotiating abnormal cost deductions. When a site is secured ensure cost plans are updated frequently in line with planning and technical changes and requirements.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with

• Experience in a similar house building estimating position within an established house building organisation.
• A relevant construction or surveying qualification, ideally to degree level.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and government regulations.
• High commercial acumen with the ability to work at pace.

Benefits

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.