Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – Costing New Build Homes

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 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.