Estimator

Fawkes and Reece; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer is seeking an Estimator for their Milton Keynes office. The role involves preparing budgets and cost estimates for residential projects while collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have house building experience and relevant qualifications, alongside a commitment to teamwork and deadlines.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance at 4 x salary

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC in Building or equivalent preferred.
• Experience within the Construction Industry, specifically in house building.
• Strong commitment to achieving deadlines and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare development budgets and cash flows from pre-land purchase to final estimate.
• Evaluate construction risks and maintain a competitive cost database.
• Attend opportunity launch and handover meetings.

Skills

House Building Experience

Computer Literacy

Relationship Management

Time Management

Initiative

Education

HNC in Building or Equivalent

Tools

ConQuest Estimating Software

Bluebeam Measurement Software

Job description

Estimator
Opportunity for an Estimator, or an Assistant Estimator with residential/house building experience, looking for the next step up, to join a UK leading housing developer in the Milton Keynes area.

About the role of Estimator
We have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join our team in our Milton Keynes office. As our Estimator, you will work as part of the wider Commercial team and be responsible for preparing whole development budgets, estimates and cashflows from pre-land purchase to final budget estimate, prior to the handover to the Quantity Surveying and Buying teams. The candidate will be capable of working on their own initiative and closely with the land team and will be responsible for maintaining a competitive cost database.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Responsibilities for Estimator
* In advance of a land purchase, you will prepare construction land budgets for the Land Manager to evaluate the site, assisting the Land Manager/Sales Team to determine the best house mix for the site.
* Evaluate risks and cost of construction abnormalities in formulating the budget, discussing and reviewing specifications in association with the relevant departments prior to the land bid.
* Update construction budgets on a regular basis and prepare a schedule of standard house type prices for land feasibility purposes.
* You will be responsible for providing budgetary framework to assist the Surveyors/Buyers in their financial control of the development post start on site.
* Review construction databases on a regular basis, reviewing the construction price at the end of contract.
* Prepare cash flows for management accounts and forecasting purposes, providing a cost advisory and investigation service to senior management.
* Attendance at opportunity launch, mid-tender, settlement and handover meetings.
* Pre-enquiry communication with key supply chain partners.
* Submission of lump sum and BOQ supply chain enquiries utilising ConQuest Estimating software.
* Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam software.
* Internal BOQ production utilising ConQuest Estimating software.
* Arranging key supply chain tender review meetings.
* Maintain working relationships with our local and national supply chains.

Requirements for Estimator
* Have or be working towards a minimum of an HNC in Building or equivalent
* Internal BOQ production
* House Building experience, or have gained experience within the Construction Industry
* Be computer literate
* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
* Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
* Able to work efficiently on own initiative, prioritising as necessary
* A full driving licence
* Positive attitude towards teamwork
* Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
* Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

Desirable…
* Roads and sewers and infrastructure
* S106
* Having house building / residential experience
* Working knowledge of ConQuest Estimating software
* Working knowledge of Bluebeam measurement software

What we offer for Estimator
* Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
* Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
* Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
* Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
* 2 Volunteering days per annum
* Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
* Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
* Share save and share incentive schemes
* Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

If you want to hear more about this Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on 07305 013739.