Estimator

Croudace Homes Limited; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks an experienced Estimator to join their Commercial team. The role involves producing and maintaining cost appraisals for effective budgeting throughout the development cycle. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and excellent understanding of the housebuilding process. The position offers a competitive salary plus benefits including a discretionary bonus, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive package + Car Allowance

26 days holiday

Generous Pension Scheme

Discretionary Bonus

Flexible Working

Mental wellbeing support

Life assurance

Paid volunteer days

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant experience.
• CIOB or RICS qualified or willingness to attain accreditation.
• Strong understanding of the housebuilding process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and maintenance of site cost appraisals.
• Comply with Health and Safety Policy.
• Review site constraints and opportunities.

Skills

Understanding of CDM Regulations

Communication and negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in cost control software

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

COINS

Microsoft Office

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join our professional Commercial team in Letchworth. Reporting to the Commercial Director, your primary responsibility will be to lead the production and maintenance of the site cost appraisals in order to facilitate effective budgeting and cost management throughout the whole development cycle, including the maintenance of the regional Build Cost Library.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply the CDM Regulations within the context of the cost and budgeting processes.
• Comply with the responsibilities of the Croudace Group Health and Safety Policy.
• Applying the regional Build Costs Library, provide simplified pricing templates for use by the Land Team to produce the initial land bids.
• Review site constraints, risks and opportunities alongside cost mitigation strategies.
• Engage with and co-ordinate external consultants and contractors in the preparation of detailed cost-plans, where necessary.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or building related course) or relevant experience.
• CIOB or RICS qualified or willing to work towards the accreditation and maintain membership.
• Strong understanding of the housebuilding process and construction.
• Excellent knowledge of commercial contracts and arrangements.
• Adept using computer software and applications for cost control, budgeting, and payments as well as Microsoft Office applications. Ideally experience in the use of COINS.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• An adept communicator with honed skills in negotiating and influencing.
• Ability to clearly explain & discuss cost plans.
• Excellent analytical skills and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive package + Car Allowance (With free parking & EV charging at our offices).
• 26 days holiday (increasing with service) with an additional day for your Birthday.
• Generous Pension Scheme (Up to 15% total contribution).
• Discretionary Bonus.
• Flexible Working, providing you with flexibility around your hours and location.
• A range of benefits to support physical & mental wellbeing (including discounted gym membership, EAP programme with mental health support, health cash plan, private healthcare through BUPA, and access to a discount platform).
• Life assurance, providing cover up to 8x your annual salary.
• Up to 3 paid volunteer days per year to support with one of our volunteering projects.
• Training & development opportunities, with funding towards professional membership.