Estimator

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housing developer is seeking an Estimator to join their team in Rochdale. The role involves assessing and estimating costs associated with land acquisition, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and collaborating with the finance team on project budgets. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience or qualifications in land viability and cost estimating within the residential sector. Benefits include generous holidays, a company car, private medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Company car / car allowance

Private medical insurance scheme

Life assurance scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Highstreet / store discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in land viability/appraisal or cost estimating.
• Knowledge of tools like Bluebeam is important.
• Experience using COINS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and estimate costs for land acquisition.
• Stay informed on local regulations for accurate pricing.
• Work with finance to align estimates with project budgets.

Skills

Land viability appraisal

Cost estimating

Knowledge of Bluebeam

Full UK driving licence

Education

Relevant qualification in cost estimating

Tools

COINS

Job description

A well established housing developer is looking for an Estimator to join their team in Rochdale.

Responsibilities

To assess and estimate all costs associated with land acquisition, including purchase price, legal fees, site preparation, environmental considerations, topography, site conditions and related expenses.

Stay informed on local regulations to ensure accurate pricing and cost estimates while analysing comparable land sales and development projects to assess market conditions and land values.

Visit proposed sites to identify constraints and other factors that may influence the pricing strategy.

Work with the finance team to ensure land cost estimates align with overall project budgets and financial forecasts.

Requirements

A relevant qualification or significant experience in land viability / appraisal, cost estimating, or commercial / groundworks roles within the residential homebuilding sector.

Knowledge of Bluebeam or equivalent.

Experience of using COINS beneficial but not essential.

Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company car / car allowance
• Private medical insurance scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Highstreet / store discounts

How to Apply

Please submit an up to date copy of your CV and one of the team will be in contact to discuss further.