Construction Estimator

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

Job summary

A growing company is looking for a Senior Estimator to join their team in Staffordshire. This role involves working with multiple teams to develop land appraisals and identify cost-saving opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years UK experience in estimating, particularly in housebuilding or groundworks.

Benefits

Bonus potential

Supportive culture

Opportunity for team input

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years UK experience as an Estimator in housebuilding or groundworks.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific land appraisals and prepare reviews for site acquisitions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and evaluate land acquisition sites.
• Collaborate with various teams to maintain accurate cost databases.

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) experience 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, genetic information.