Regional Estimator

Gleeson Homes; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established construction firm is seeking a Regional Estimator to evaluate land acquisition costs and prepare viability estimates for construction. The role involves collaborating with Technical, Land, and Commercial teams, ensuring accurate pricing based on local regulations and market analysis. This position demands strong analytical skills and experience in estimating complex land-related expenses, playing a key role in securing business opportunities and maximizing development cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience in land appraisal and estimating.
• Strong analytical skills for cost feasibility assessments.
• Knowledge of local regulations and market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and estimate costs of land acquisition.
• Prepare accurate viability estimates for construction costs.
• Stay updated on regulations affecting pricing.
• Visit sites to assess constraints affecting pricing strategy.

Job description

The Regional Estimator is responsible for the land viability / appraisal up to land purchase, prior to the handover to the Quantity Surveying and Buying teams. Reporting regionally, they will work closely with the Technical, Land and Commercial teams to provide accurate estimates to the Land and Planning department to assist in secure Land / Business opportunities as well as to maximise the cost effectiveness of developments.

Main responsibilities

• Responsible for evaluating and accurately estimating the costs of land acquisition, including purchase price, legal fees, site preparation, environmental factors, land topography and site conditions and other related expenses to assess cost feasibility or complexities and to advise on quantum of risk and suitable regional Land strategies in collaboration with the Central Pre-Development team.
• Prepare accurate viability estimates of all construction costs with a full breakdown.
• Keep up to date on local regulations to ensure accurate pricing and cost estimation whilst analysing comparable land sales and development projects to gather data on market conditions and land value.
• Visit proposed sites to establish site constraints etc, that may affect pricing strategy.

Collaborate with the Regional Technical team, central Pre-Development Land and Technical team explore and present innovative construction techniques to reduce cost and value enginee...