Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Barlborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks an Estimator to assemble and appraise new land opportunities. The role involves cost appraisals based on technical drawings, requiring strong numerical and communication skills, with qualifications like HNC or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

Full training and support

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience or with ONC/HNC.
• Experience in construction, preferably house building.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret technical drawings and data.
• Estimate build costs and calculate costs for roads and sewers.
• Conduct visits to new land sites.

Skills

Strong communication

High level of numeracy

Ability to read and understand specifications

Education

HNC or equivalent

HND or Degree desirable

Job description

Key Purpose of Role

To assemble and appraise new land opportunities, delivering fully costed appraisals based on clear and detailed technical drawings for measurement take-off purposes. The role involves providing complete budget cost appraisals and assessing their viability prior to bidding. Regular updates are required to maintain the robustness of these appraisals.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Review and interpret technical drawings and data
• Estimate build costs
• Calculate costs for roads, sewers, and abnormal works
• Estimate construction and sales preliminaries
• Conduct visits to new land sites

Qualifications

ONC, HNC (or equivalent) or qualified by experience. HND or Degree qualification is desirable.

Experience

Experience in the construction industry, preferably within a house building environment.

Key knowledge and skills

• Ability to work remotely
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• High level of numeracy
• Ability to read and understand specifications and architectural drawings
• Proficiency in understanding technical data, reports, and drawings

Personal attributes

• Excellent communicator, highly motivated, and resilient

What we offer

• Full training and support
• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday