Estimator / Cost Manager

Ultimate Recruitment Group; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Choice Homes is seeking an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to produce cost appraisals and detailed estimates from pre-build to project completion. You will read drawings, review specs, and collaborate with Land Managers, Technical and Design teams to gather information for accurate budgets.

The role emphasizes cost databases maintenance, bid documentation, and a proactive approach to learning in estimating, take-offs, and construction management within a growing home builder.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or BTEC Diploma, or currently studying towards in construction related qualification.
• Previous experience in take-offs for New Build housing preferred but not required.
• Proficient in cost estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Produce cost appraisals of new land opportunities.
• Carry out detailed take-offs to abstract into feasibilities and cost plans.
• Read drawings & review project specifications to understand requirements to prepare detailed estimates and budgets for projects, including materials, labour & plant.
• Collaborate with other team members (Land Managers, Technical, Design) to gather information for accurate estimates and support the wider team.
• Maintain and update cost databases.
• Prepare bid proposals and other documentation required for project bids.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or BTEC Diploma in construction

Tools

Cost estimating software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Yorkshire Choice Homes are an award winning, family-run Home Builder whose dedication to excellence is not only displayed through our homes that we build, but in our people too.

Offering a friendly & dynamic environment, where collaborative teamwork and professional camaraderie thrives, it is easy to feel at home and part of the Yorkshire Choice Homes ‘family’.

Due to growth, we are looking for someone with good analytical skills and an attention to detail to assess costs and complete take-off’s effectively.

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor you will play a vital role in ensuring that our projects are accurately costed; from pre-build through to completion!

The role:

Produce cost appraisals of new land opportunities

Carry out detailed take-offs to abstract into feasibilities and cost plans.

Read drawings & review project specifications to understand the requirements in order to prepare detailed estimates and budgets for projects, including materials, labour & plant

Collaborate with other members of the team including Land Managers, Technical, and Design to gather necessary information for accurate estimates as well as supporting the wider team generally with tasks as required

Maintain and update cost databases.

Prepare bid proposals and other documentation required for project bids.

About you:

Bachelor's degree or BTEC Diploma, or currently studying towards in construction related qualification

Previous experience in take-offs for New Build housing preferred but not required.

Proficient in cost estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Eagerness to continually learn and develop skills in estimating, take-offs and construction management.

At Yorkshire Choice Homes, we value the contributions of every team member and offer a supportive and collaborative work environment. In addition to a competitive package, you will have the opportunity to be a key player in a company that is shaping the future of the home building industry.