Senior Estimator

Caralex Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Estimator for a well-regarded housebuilder based in Norfolk. This important role involves preparing and controlling budgets, maintaining a build cost database, and producing cost plans for new residential projects. The Estimator will collaborate closely with land appraisals and sales teams to ensure accurate specifications and pricing, playing a key part in project success.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and controlling budgets for residential projects.
• Familiarity with cost databases and producing cost plans.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams on land appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and control project budgets efficiently.
• Maintain a build cost database and produce cost plans.
• Collaborate with land and sales teams for successful project delivery.

Skills

Estimating software experience

Budget management

Cost planning

Land appraisal

Job description

Caralex Recruitment Limited are recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded housebuilder based in Norfolk who are looking to appoint an Estimator.

The company is looking for an experienced Estimator who is comfortable in preparing and controlling budgets, maintaining a build cost database, and producing cost plans for new build residential projects.

The role is an important position within the commercial team, working closely with the land team on land appraisals for potential sites they are looking to acquire, and the sales team on specification and pricing.

You will have either worked for :

• a housebuilding development company in an estimating or quantity surveying role, working on land appraisals, cash flows, budgets andcosts and familiar with preparing information for the quantity surveying & buying teams.
• an affiliated industry such as a groundworks or bricklaying subcontractor, a cost consultancy / PQS firm or for a social housing contractor and have good estimating software experience