Estimator (Housing)

Construction & Property Recruitment; Stirling, Falkirk, Chartershall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment firm is seeking a talented professional in Scotland to manage cost libraries, prepare land viabilities, and oversee abnormal cost assessments. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in surveying or estimating within the housebuilding industry, strong engineering design knowledge, and proficiency in relevant software. Benefits include a company car, generous pension, and clear career development opportunities.

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.
• Strong understanding of engineering designs.
• Highly organized and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost libraries and prepare land viabilities.
• Oversee abnormal cost assessments.
• Lead tender analysis for groundworks and specialist trades.
• Drive value engineering.
• Ensure seamless budget handovers to the commercial team.

Skills

Surveying background

Engineering design understanding

MS Office proficiency

Negotiation skills

Education

RICS or Surveying Degree

HNC/HND in relevant field

Tools

Bluebeam

Housebuild system

Job description

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 Responsibilities

• Manage cost libraries and prepare land viabilities.
• Oversee abnormal cost assessments.
• Lead tender analysis for groundworks and specialist trades.
• Drive value engineering.
• Ensure seamless budget handovers to the commercial team.

Key Requirements

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

Why Join Us?

• Company car and generous contributory pension.
• 32 days holiday and early Friday finishes.
• 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.