Senior Estimator

In a Nutshell We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our team within Vistry Eastern Counties, at our Brentwood office. As our Senior Estimator, you will work in our Commercial team to support our land and development team in securing land and contracting opportunities. In turn, this will deliver the company's development programme/objectives. This will involve leading a team to deliver accurate estimating for a multitude of schemes, completing appraisals, participating in tender reviews and delivering to deadlines.

The successful candidate will come from a house building, or residential contractor and be experienced in pricing work from first principles as well as utilising supply chain information. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or equivalent Experienced in pricing work from first principles as well as utilising supply chain information A proven track record in a similar position within a house building, residential contracting, building or groundworks business.

Experience working with various internal and external stakeholders Ability to utilise current and new networks to assist with the estimating process Strong commitment to achieving deadlines Able to work efficiently, on own initiative, prioritising as necessary Able to delegate where required, matching the task to the team member's skill set Positive attitude towards teamwork and challenge. Ability to lead others with clarity and fairness.

Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable Chartered body member (CIOB / RICS)

Experience with Bluebeam and Conquest estimating packages More about the Senior Estimator role Assist the Estimating Manager in the delegation of specific work tasks within the Estimating team, providing managerial support and guidance to the Estimator/Assistant Estimator Represent the Estimating team at cross-departmental discussions and be able to communicate and strategise at all levels in respect of cost related matters Assist in training other members of the team with systems and techniques, including assisting in the continuing improvement of Estimating reports and information services Assist in the preparation of cash flows for management accounts and forecasting purposes, providing a cost advisory and investigation service to senior management Provide a cost advisory and investigation service to the Estimating and Development Team In advance of a land purchase, you will prepare construction land budgets for the Land Manager to evaluate the site, assisting the Land Manager/Sales Team to determine the best house mix for the site Evaluate risks and cost of construction abnormals in formulating the budget, discussing and reviewing specifications in association with the relevant departments prior to the land bid Post the purchase of land, you will propose improved economical design and engineering solutions for the team to consider, including new building methods and products Assist the Estimating Manager in reviewing new product specification suitable for development, preparing comments on preliminary layouts prior to the formal issue of DCO Liaise with the Development…