Estimator – Housing

Kitson Associates; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Partnerships Developer in the UK is seeking an Estimator for the new build and social housing industry. This key role involves preparing budgets, maintaining cost databases, and producing cost plans. Ideal candidates will have experience in estimating or quantity surveying, alongside relevant educational qualifications. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative commercial team.

Benefits

Company car/allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (A-C Grade) or equivalent, including maths.
• A BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in an Estimating or Quantity Surveying role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and control budgets for residential projects.
• Maintain a build cost database for new builds.
• Produce cost plans in cooperation with sales team.

Skills

Budget management

Cost planning

Land appraisal

Communication

Education

5 GCSEs (A-C Grade) including maths

BTEC in Building Studies or equivalent

Job description

+ Company car/allowance + bonus

My client is a leading Partnerships Developer and due to positive growth within the region we are looking for an Estimator within new build/social housing industry.

You must be comfortable in preparing and controlling budgets, maintaining a build cost database, and producing cost plans for new build residential projects.

The role is an important position within the commercial team, working closely with the land team on land appraisals for potential sites they are looking to acquire, and the sales team on specification and pricing.

Experience

• 5 GCSEs (A-C Grade) or equivalent, including maths.
• A BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering or Building Management or a HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Civil Engineering (or equivalent work experience)
• Working for a housebuilder/social housing company in an Estimating or Quantity Surveying role
• Experience of working on land appraisals.

For more information, please apply with an up to date CV to Becky Kitson at Kitson Associates. If you do not hear back within 3days, unfortunately, your application was not shortlisted for this particular position on this occasion.

Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.