Estimator (Housing)

C & P Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment firm in Scotland is seeking a candidate to manage cost libraries and prepare land viabilities. This role requires a proven surveying and estimating background within the housebuilding industry, as well as strong technical skills in engineering designs. Benefits include a company car, generous pension contributions, and 32 days of holiday, promoting a great work-life balance. This is an opportunity to join a team focused on high standards and professional development.

Benefits

Company car

Generous contributory pension

32 days holiday

Early Friday finishes

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven surveying/estimating background within the housebuilding industry.
• Highly organized and solutions-focused.
• Able to negotiate effectively with subcontractors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost libraries and prepare land viabilities.
• Oversee abnormal cost assessments and lead tender analysis.
• Drive value engineering and ensure budget handovers to commercial team.

Skills

Surveying background

Estimating background

Strong understanding of engineering designs

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

RICS, Surveying Degree, or HNC/HND

Tools

Bluebeam

Housebuild system knowledge

Job description

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Land Director, you will manage cost libraries, prepare land viabilities, and oversee abnormal cost assessments. You will lead tender analysis for groundworks and specialist trades, drive value engineering, and ensure seamless budget handovers to the commercial team.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Proven surveying/estimating background within the housebuilding industry.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of engineering designs; proficiency in MS Office (Bluebeam and Housebuild system knowledge preferred).
• Qualifications: RICS, Surveying Degree, or HNC/HND preferred.
• Attributes: Highly organized, solutions-focused, and able to negotiate effectively with subcontractors and clients.

Why Join Us?

• Benefits: Company car and generous contributory pension.
• Work-Life Balance: 32 days holiday and early Friday finishes.
• Growth: Clear learning and development opportunities.

Apply Now

Advance your career with a team that values high standards and professional development. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and Nicola Monro will come back to you directly to discuss in more detail.