Estimator

Fusion People; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy in Rugby is seeking an Estimator to manage land appraisals and pricing strategies for housing developments. The ideal candidate has experience in the construction industry, is able to work independently, and maintains effective relationships. This role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including a car allowance and annual leave.

Benefits

Car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Life assurance

Competitive pension scheme

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in pricing housing developments.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Strong commitment to achieving deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce land appraisals and maintain a competitive cost database.
• Develop measurement and pricing strategies.
• Attend site visits with pre-construction teams.
• Prepare documentation for tender meetings.

Skills

Internal BOQ production

House Building experience

Computer literacy

Effective relationship building

Deadline commitment

Initiative and prioritization

Full driving licence

Teamwork attitude

Confidentiality maintenance

Tools

COINS land module software

Bluebeam measurement software

Job description

Estimator Role

£75k Basic Salary

£5k Car Allowance

10% Discretionary Bonus

Life Assurance 3x Salary

40 hours per week

26 Days Annual Leave

JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW:

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Estimator to join our team based in Rugby. As our Estimator, you will be involved in producing land appraisals and will require experience in pricing a range of housing developments varying in complexity. The candidate will be capable of working on their own initiative and closely with the land/commercial team and will be responsible for maintaining a competitive cost database. Includes the below:

Competitive basic salary, annual bonus & car allowance

Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Life Insurance

Essential Requirements

• 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.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials

Desirable

• Roads and sewers and infrastructure knowledge.
• Working knowledge of COINS land module software.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam measurement software.

More about the Estimator role

• Initial appraisal of the tender opportunity for accuracy and completeness.
• Development of a measurement and pricing strategy.
• Attending site visits with pre-construction team members.
• Preparation of proposed supply chain enquiry schedules in conjunction with the buying team.
• Pre-enquiry communication with key supply chain partners.
• Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam software.
• Arranging key supply chain tender review meetings.
• Maintain working relationships with our local and national supply chains.
• Completion of design, specification, and value engineering reviews.
• Coordinating pricing in conjunction with the Planner.
• Preparing job pricing comparisons and resources for settlement meetings.
• Completion of project CSA.
• Attendance at Client / Stakeholder meetings as required.
• Preparing documentation for handover meetings to production and commercial teams.
• Undertake appraisals for development sites based on information provided.
• Review site constraints, risks and opportunities in conjunction with the team and cost mitigation strategies.

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