Project Estimator

Berkeley Group Plc; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Private Medical Insurance

Access to an online discount platform

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Job summary

Berkeley Group Plc is looking for a Quantity Surveyor in Slough to join their project team for a major regeneration program delivering 2,500 homes. The role involves budget management, liaising with technical teams, and ensuring project compliance with procurement objectives.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in the industry. Benefits include 25 to 33 days of annual leave, health insurance, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Quantity Surveying or related fields.
• Membership in a professional body (CIOB, RICS) preferred.
• Proven experience in a quantity surveying role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and monitor costs and budgets.
• Liaise with technical and project teams for compliance.
• Procure subcontract elements and manage tender processes.
• Assist Project Manager with financial implications.

Skills

Proactive and results-oriented

Effective leadership

Customer service orientation

Empathic communication

Education

Quantity Surveying or Construction degree

Job description

Berkeley Oxford & Chiltern is a proud member of the Berkeley Group, passionate about making a difference and delivering sustainable developments, continuously adapting to improve each development for the communities they serve.

Department: Commercial

Location: Slough, Berkshire

We are committed to working in partnership and collaboration to continue to build fantastic homes in amazing places. No two Berkeley developments are the same and our bespoke approach sets us apart from our competitors. We are constantly evolving and refining as a company to develop some of the most complex sites into successful mixed‑use developments. We have the skills and know‑how to take on a wide range of developments from difficult refurbishments, high rise apartments, large detached properties and even thatched roofs.

At the heart of everything we do is a strong team of people committed to achieving exceptional levels of customer service, delivering high quality homes where vibrant and sustainable communities have been created. Our people and the incredible projects that we deliver are amongst the best reasons that we come to work every day. We work hard and what we do is challenging, but it is hugely meaningful and we have fun together. It is clear that we enjoy what we do, the difference we make to society and we are very proud of the people that make up Berkeley. We have a culture that is rooted in attention to detail, strong communication, and a huge feeling of ownership and pride.

The role

We are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join the project team at Queensmere, Slough. This major regeneration programme is set to deliver 2,500 new homes alongside vibrant retail, leisure and entertainment space, reshaping central Slough.

• Preparation of reports as required.
• Identifying risks and opportunities.
• Understanding the approved Budget and package breakdowns.
• Liaising with the technical team and design consultants so as to ensure design concepts and proposals are developed in line with the approved budgets and procurement tracker.
• Monitoring changes so as to continuously identify the status of costs.
• Liaising with all members of the project team, including but not limited to construction, technical, sales, finance, customer service and estate management colleagues.
• Ensure procurement of required subcontract elements of the development are completed in accordance with the company requirements and sustainability objectives.
• Preparing scope of works and trade packages.
• Preparing selected tender list for approval.
• Tendering required subcontract packages from preparation of tender list through to producing a tender recommendation.
• Holding and taking minutes of Subcontract Post‑Tender and Pre‑Order Meetings.
• Preparing subcontract documentation.
• Raising subcontractor payments and ensuring associated notices and documentation are issued in a timely manner.
• Sending agreed number of copies of all Contract Drawings and any revised drawings as issued to subcontractors.
• Forecasting value of design variations.
• Agreeing variations with subcontractor.
• Assisting Project Manager with financial implications of site progress decisions.
• Preparing and approving site instructions.
• Producing subcontractor instruction/variation reports.
• Agreeing final account with subcontractors.
• Fully completing or imputing as required into monthly cost reports for approval.
• Monitor with Project Manager preliminary expenditure / forecasts on a weekly / monthly basis for the purpose of preparing cost reports.
• Monitor with Technical Manager Fee expenditure / forecasts on a weekly / monthly basis for the purpose of preparing cost reports.
• Monitor with the Buying Department material / Purchase Ledger expenditure / forecasts on a weekly / monthly basis for the purpose of preparing cost reports.
• Provide cost data as required to estimating department to assist in the pricing of future contracts / phases.
• Attending Design Team Meetings as required.
• Attending subcontractor progress meetings as required.
• Valuing customer change variations.

Experience Required

• Ideally Quantity Surveying or Construction degree level educated with industry experience.
• Preferably membership of a professional body (CIOB, RICS).

Person Specification

• Proactive, self-driven, results‑oriented with a positive outlook.
• Keen to deliver exceptional customer service.
• An effective leader, motivator and mentor.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Credible, and comfortable in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Reliable, tolerant, and determined.
• Team player.
• Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view.
• Well‑presented.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full‑time working hours in the office are 8am‑5pm with core working hours 9am‑4pm.

Internal Applicants

If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.