Estimator - Housing/Construction

Linsco; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is seeking an experienced Estimator to produce land appraisals and pricing for various housing developments in Rugby. The ideal candidate will have experience in pricing and be knowledgeable in infrastructure. Flexible work arrangements are available, along with a competitive salary of £75k plus benefits including a car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Comprehensive package

Qualifications

• Experience in producing land appraisals and pricing housing developments.
• Working independently and collaboratively with the land/commercial team.
• Ability to maintain a competitive cost database.

Responsibilities

• Produce land appraisals and pricing for housing developments.
• Maintain working relationships with local and national supply chains.
• Preparation of supply chain enquiry schedules.

Skills

Experience in pricing housing developments

Knowledge of roads, sewers, and infrastructure

Working knowledge of COINS land module software

Working knowledge of Bluebeam measurement software

Tools

COINS land module software

Bluebeam measurement software

Job description

Overview

The role: Estimator

Location: Rugby - Flexibility available

Salary: £75k plus car allowance, bonus and package

Permanent role

Immediate Interviews

Linsco is working with a well-established and highly reputable company who are recruiting for an Estimator to join their team based in Rugby.

Responsibilities

• Producing land appraisals and pricing a range of housing developments; require experience in pricing a range of housing developments and working on own initiative while closely with the land/commercial team.
• Maintain a competitive cost database.
• Roads and sewers and infrastructure knowledge.
• Working knowledge of COINS land module software.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam measurement software.
• Initial appraisal of the tender opportunity for accuracy and completeness.
• Development of a measurement and pricing strategy.
• Attending site visits with pre-construction team members.
• Preparation of proposed supply chain enquiry schedules in conjunction with the buying team.
• Pre-enquiry communication with key supply chain partners.
• Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam software.
• Arranging key supply chain tender review meetings.
• Maintain working relationships with our local and national supply chains.
• Completion of design, specification, and value engineering reviews.
• Coordinating pricing in conjunction with the Planner.
• Preparing job pricing comparisons and resources for settlement meetings.
• Completion of project CSA.
• Attendance at Client / Stakeholder meetings as required.
• Preparing documentation for handover meetings to production and commercial teams.
• Undertake appraisals for development sites based on information provided.
• Review site constraints, risks and opportunities in conjunction with the team and cost mitigation strategies.
• Review Planning / S106 requirements assessing any financial implications.
• Develop a strategy with the team and manage the measure and financial element of the development.
• Supporting value engineering or negotiating exercises where required.
• Update financial appraisal at key stages of the development process - including offer stage, acquisition approval, planning application and planning approval stages.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence