Senior Estimator – Residential & Land Development

Berkeley Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London seeks a Senior Estimator to oversee estimating functions and support land planning. The ideal candidate has estimating experience in residential development, excellent interpersonal skills, and advanced Excel knowledge. Benefits include 25 to 33 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a pension plan. This is a full-time onsite role with standard hours from 8am to 5pm.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days

Private Medical Insurance

Access to an online discount platform

Volunteer day through Berkeley Foundation

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Qualifications

• Estimating experience preferably in residential housing and high-density mixed-use development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to assist in site acquisition.
• Ability to generate solutions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee estimating functions and assist with land planning.
• Measure from drawings to create cost plans.
• Liaise with subcontractors to analyze rates.
• Collaborate with technical teams for value engineering.
• Produce land appraisals and various cost plans.

Skills

Estimating experience within the residential sector

Motivated with a positive attitude

Good interpersonal skills

Good organisational skills

High level of discretion

Team player

Ability to work on own initiative

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading construction firm in London seeks a Senior Estimator to oversee estimating functions and support land planning. The ideal candidate has estimating experience in residential development, excellent interpersonal skills, and advanced Excel knowledge. Benefits include 25 to 33 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a pension plan. This is a full-time onsite role with standard hours from 8am to 5pm.