Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Location: Kingston upon Hull

Estimator - Residential Developer
📍 Yorkshire
💰 Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Package
🏗️ New Build Housing

We are working with a well-established regional house builder with a strong land bank and secured pipeline across Yorkshire. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team.

This is a key role within the business, supporting land acquisition and pre-construction by producing accurate and commercially sound cost appraisals.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates and viability appraisals for new residential developments.

Your duties will include:

Preparing detailed cost plans from concept through to planning stage

Producing land appraisals and viability assessments

Analysing drawings, specifications, and technical information

Liaising with land, technical, and commercial teams

Value engineering and risk analysis

Updating build cost databases and benchmarking

You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are commercially viable from the outset.

About You

Proven experience as an Estimator within residential housing

Strong knowledge of build costs across traditional and timber frame construction

Experience working on multi-plot developments

Commercially minded with strong analytical skills

Comfortable working cross-functionally with land and technical teams

This would suit an experienced Estimator looking for more influence in early-stage decision making, or a Senior QS with strong pre-construction exposure looking to transition into estimating.

What's On Offer

Competitive basic salary

Car allowance or company car

WFH/Hybrid Working
Annual bonus scheme

Pension

Stable, long-term pipeline of developments

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected regional developer with a strong reputation and clear growth strategy.

For a confidential conversation, please get in touch.

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