Construction Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the UK housing sector is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its growing team. This role offers competitive salary, bonus potential, and the chance to influence project outcomes in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of UK experience and a solid foundation in housebuilding or groundworks, with a focus on innovative cost strategies.

Benefits

Supportive culture and family feel

Opportunity to impact on team growth

Variety of working on partnerships

Qualifications

• Min 3 years UK experience as an Estimator, ideally in housebuilding or groundworks.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with various teams to develop site-specific land appraisals.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through innovative materials and methods.
• Prepare and present budget status and risk reports.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in 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.