Construction Estimator

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is looking for a Senior/Estimator to join their growing team. This role will involve developing land appraisals, working closely with numerous teams, and offers the chance to influence site acquisitions significantly while being part of a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Bonus package

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for personal impact

Qualifications

• Min 3 years UK experience as an Estimator, ideally in housebuilding or groundworks.
• Strong IT proficiency in a commercial environment.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific land appraisals with various teams.
• Evaluate land acquisition sites and provide detailed reports.
• Monitor and report on cost movements influenced by market factors.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in IT systems

Job description

£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. 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.