Estimator – Exciting Opportunity

📍 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
💼 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
💰 Salary: Competitive + Benefits

I'm representing a property developer in their search for an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across the build sector, supporting the company’s continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE, Code for Sustainable Homes
Attend pre start, design team and any other relevant meeting as required. Input and maintain any computer based estimating database or systems
Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which would assist the business in maintaining or increasing its targets, and report on same
Prepare estimates of all construction costs, including all site abnormals, professional fees, site management costs and preliminaries. Input of all development costs into appraisals/viabilities. Support 'value engineering' exercises at appraisal/pre-start stage.
Provide information for all land purchase exercises
Identify specific scheme abnormals, prepare estimates of all prime costs, co-ordinate input of all development costs into appraisals/viabilities, input into “value engineering” exercise at appraisal/pre-start stage, input and maintain master appraisal costs
Liaise with all Departments as necessary to achieve a viable final cost position
Prepare Group viabilities for all acquisitions
Complete all estimating work
Calculate all prime costs on developments within the business, reporting any movements in costs since the preparation of the land purchases exercise
Prime costs to include but not restricted to house pricing, labour costs, site work operations and remediation work, up to commencement on site
Provide a detailed ‘pre-start’ appraisal following grant of planning consent and track movements through to site commencement
On a minimum of a quarterly basis update appraisals on land purchased or controlled, on which construction has not commenced, to ensure margins reflect current layout and house type mix and market conditions
Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements HSE, Code for Sustainable Homes etc
Attend pre start, specification and any other relevant meeting as required
Input and maintain any computer based estimating databases or systems
Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs, which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the Group or external companies
Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which would assist the business in maintaining or increasing its targets, and report on same
Any other duties as required by the Senior Estimator/Commercial Manager
Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with Group IT systems

What We're Looking For:

Industry related business qualification with a valid CSCS card
Proven track record in similar role or at the level of at least Estimator
Must have the ability to manage a team
Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates
Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards
Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. Excel, measurement and land viability software
Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry
Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements etc.
Team player, and supportive of colleagues
Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers

What’s on Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Career progression within a well-established and growing company.
Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.
Support for professional development and training.

📩 Interested? Apply today!