Senior Estimator

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a role that offers both challenge and reward? This position as a Senior Estimator provides a unique chance to be at the forefront of major developments, working with a leading UK house builder known for creating vibrant and sustainable communities.

The successful candidate will act as a Senior Estimator, overseeing a limited number of developments in line with company procedures, industry best practices, and legal requirements. You will also play a crucial role in producing land bid appraisals for future business stages.

• Report directly to the Commercial Director on viability and land appraisal production for all future developments.
• Manage the annual tendering process for standard products and liaise with other commercial and wider team members.
• Provide cost reports and key date updates to deadlines.
• Create and monitor budgets for sub-contractors and materials.
• Assist the Construction team with managing prelim budgets.
• Assist the Sales team with managing sales & marketing budgets.
• Assist the Technical team with managing fees budgets.
• Handle sub-contract ordering and variations.
• Track land site margins.
• Attend bid review, pre-plan, and cost review meetings.
• Liaise with the buying function to order and control materials required for projects.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Director on viabilities for future developments and land bids.
• Work with departmental managers (Land/Technical/Construction/Sales) to gather data required for the land bid process through to PTP process.

• Surveying degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of flatted and house building schemes.
• Good technical knowledge.
• Familiarity with standard forms of contract is desirable.

• Attention to detail.
• Organisational and time management skills with the ability to adapt to change and prioritise accordingly.
• IT literate, particularly with Microsoft Office and Sitestream or similar land viability software.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Willingness to understand and appreciate the wider aims of the business.

• Experience in a similar role within a national house builder.
• Previous experience working with Housing Association building contracts.
• Experience of working with procedures and producing accurate reports and presentations.

This leading UK house builder is driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities. Homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, with a passion for providing customers with an outstanding home buying experience. This is an exciting time to join, with a dramatic transformation in sustainability and technology, aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both staff and customers.

The goal is to be the favoured employer in the industry and beyond, encouraging applications from those who want to thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and be comfortable being themselves at work.