Estimator

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housing developer is seeking an Estimator to join their team in Rochdale. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in land viability and cost estimation in residential homebuilding. Responsibilities include assessing costs associated with land acquisition and ensuring pricing accuracy. Benefits include 26 days of holiday, a company car allowance, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme. This role provides an opportunity to work closely with finance on project budgets.

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

• A relevant qualification or significant experience in cost estimating within residential homebuilding.
• Knowledgeable in Bluebeam or similar tools.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess costs related to land acquisition and other expenses.
• Ensure pricing accuracy in line with regulations and market conditions.
• Visit sites to identify constraints influencing pricing.
• Align land cost estimates with project budgets.

Skills

Land viability/appraisal

Cost estimating

Knowledge of Bluebeam

Full UK driving licence

Education

Relevant qualification in land viability/appraisal

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.