Estimator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits package

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. is seeking an Estimator to influence land acquisition decisions and shape project viability for residential developments in Yorkshire and the North of England.

You will prepare cost plans, appraisals, and price live schemes using Excel models, while engaging with technical and commercial teams to maximise value and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Estimator, Cost Planner, QS or Civil Estimator.
• Experience in housebuilding, residential development, groundworks or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of below-ground construction costs, roads and drainage.
• Excellent Excel skills with detailed cost plans.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specs.
• Experience with Bluebeam/Evaluate/ConQuest/Candy or similar estimating software advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost plans and development appraisals for proposed residential schemes.
• Analyse land opportunities and provide cost advice for land acquisition and bidding decisions.
• Produce estimates using Excel-based models and estimating software.
• Carry out quantity take-offs using Bluebeam software.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, technical and commercial teams to identify VE opportunities.
• Review infrastructure and groundworks proposals to ensure accurate below-ground costs.
• Benchmark rates with subcontractors and suppliers to maintain current pricing.
• Support Evaluate Estimating Software and Dimtronics implementation.
• Provide cost advice throughout planning and design development.

Skills

Excel

Cost planning

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Residential development

Tools

Bluebeam

Evaluate

ConQuest

Candy

Job description

Are you an Estimator looking to move into a role where you can influence land acquisition decisions, shape project viability, and play a key role in delivering profitable residential developments?

Our client is a successful regional housebuilder with a strong pipeline of developments across Yorkshire and the North of England. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Estimator to support the pre-construction and land teams by producing accurate cost appraisals and development estimates for both new land opportunities and live schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with a background in residential construction, groundworks, civil engineering, or housebuilding who enjoys the commercial side of construction and wants to be involved in the early stages of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost plans and development appraisals for proposed residential schemes.
• Analyse land opportunities and provide robust cost advice to support land acquisition and bidding decisions.
• Produce estimates using Excel-based appraisal models and estimating software.
• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs using Bluebeam software.
• Work closely with Engineers, Architects, Technical and Commercial teams to identify value engineering opportunities.
• Review infrastructure, drainage and groundworks proposals to ensure below-ground costs are accurately assessed.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to benchmark rates and maintain current market pricing data.
• Support the ongoing implementation and use of Evaluate Estimating Software and Dimtronics.
• Provide cost advice throughout the planning and design development stages.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as an Estimator, Cost Planner, Quantity Surveyor or Civil Engineering Estimator.
• Experience within housebuilding, residential development, groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of below-ground construction costs, roads, drainage and external works.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience preparing detailed cost plans.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience using Bluebeam, Evaluate, ConQuest, Candy or similar estimating software would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

What's On Offer

• Negotiable salary depending on experience.
• Pension and additional benefits package.
• Opportunity to work for an established regional housebuilder with a strong land bank and development pipeline.
• Clear career progression within a growing commercial team.

If you're looking for a role where your estimates directly influence land purchases, project profitability and future developments, we'd love to hear from you.