Estimator

tdm recruitment

Exeter

On-site

GBP 67,500 - 82,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working (one day from home per week)

Pension scheme

Job summary

A leading residential developer in Exeter is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team. In this critical role, you'll prepare budgets and estimates, support planning teams with accurate costings, and maintain cost data. Ideal candidates should have experience in residential construction and strong knowledge of construction costs and techniques. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 plus benefits, including flexible working options.

Qualifications

Proven experience in housebuilding or residential construction.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
Excellent communication, organisation, and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed budgets, estimates, and cashflows.
Support land and planning teams with accurate costings.
Undertake site visits to assess constraints.

Skills

Construction costs knowledge

Estimating software proficiency (Bluebeam)

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation abilities

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

We are working with a leading residential developer with ambitious growth plans who are currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join their Commercial team in Exeter. This is a key role in setting projects up for success, from land bids through to final budgets, ensuring developments are both viable and profitable.

Base pay range: Direct message the job poster from tdm recruitment. Up to £75,000 + Package.

The Role

As Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing detailed budgets, estimates and cashflows from pre-land purchase through to final approval. The position involves supporting land and planning teams with accurate costings, undertaking site visits to assess constraints, and maintaining up-to-date cost data on materials and subcontractor pricing. You will also manage take-offs, quotations and financial appraisals, build strong relationships with suppliers and consultants, and drive value engineering to ensure projects are commercially robust and cost effective.

What You Will Need

They are looking for an Estimator with proven experience in housebuilding or residential construction, although a Quantity Surveying background will also be considered. You should bring strong knowledge of construction costs, techniques and regulations, with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation. Proficiency in estimating software such as Bluebeam, along with strong Excel skills, is essential. Excellent communication, organisation and negotiation abilities will be key to your success in the role.

Package and Benefits