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Bradford

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GBP 40,000 - 80,000

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Job summary

A leading company in Staffordshire seeks a Senior Estimator to join a growing team. This role involves developing land appraisals, identification of cost-saving opportunities, and collaboration across multiple departments. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant UK experience, strong analytical skills, and a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Opportunity for bonuses and packages
Supportive team environment
Variety of working sites

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years UK experience as an Estimator in housebuilding or groundworks.
  • Proficiency in IT systems within a commercial environment.
  • Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop site-specific land appraisals working with various teams.
  • Evaluate potential land acquisition sites to assess risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors and maintain an accurate cost database.

Skills

Numerical skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail

Tools

IT systems

Job description

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£40,000 – £80,000 + bonus (base salary depending on experience)

Kitson Associates is excited to share a fantastic opportunity for a Senior/Estimator to join a growing region in Staffordshire.

What’s in it for you?

  • Up to £80,000 + bonus + package
  • Chance to be part of a small growing team where you can put your own stamp on it
  • Part of a family feel environment and supportive culture
  • Variety of working on partnerships and homes sites

Role & Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Land, Technical, Sales, and Production teams to develop site-specific land appraisals
  • Prepare and review land appraisals to support site acquisitions
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through innovative materials and construction methods.
  • Visit potential land acquisition sites to evaluate risks and opportunities, providing detailed reports to support land bids.
  • Recommend alternative approaches for non-standard works.
  • Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors, Buyers, and external stakeholders to maintain an accurate and comprehensive cost database, including prelims, site works, and land abnormalities.
  • Monitor and report on cost movements influenced by inflation, planning requirements, and other market factors.
  • Prepare, analyse, and present budget status, risk, and opportunity reports on a monthly or quarterly basis.

Skills & Experience

  • Min 3 years (UK experience essential) as an Estimator ideally within a housebuilding or groundworks background.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in IT systems within a commercial environment.
  • Full UK driving licence required.

For more information, please apply with an up-to-date CV to Becky Kitson at Kitson Associates. If you do not hear back within 3 days, unfortunately, your application was not shortlisted for this particular position on this occasion.

Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, or genetic information.

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