Construction Estimator

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

Job summary

A leading company in the housing industry is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their growing team in Staffordshire. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop land appraisals and requires at least three years of estimating experience, ideally within housebuilding. You'll be part of a supportive culture that encourages innovation and personal impact.

Benefits

Bonus package

Family feel environment

Opportunity for personal impact

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years UK experience required as an Estimator.
• Experience preferably in housebuilding or groundworks.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific land appraisals with multiple teams.
• Prepare and review land appraisals for site acquisitions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through innovations.

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, genetic information.