Job Description:
As an Estimator, working within the wider Civil Engineering Commercial team, responsible for preparing whole development budgets, estimates and cashflows from pre-land purchase to final budget estimate, prior to the handover to the Quantity Surveying and Buying teams.
You will be responsible for evaluating the risks and cost of construction, discussing and reviewing specifications in association with the relevant departments prior to the land bid
Update construction budgets on a regular basis and prepare a schedule of standard house type prices for land feasibility purposes
You will be responsible for providing a high-quality commercial service from pre-contract to final account to ensure continued, business profitability. You will be taking off from drawings, preparing Bills of Quantities, attend pre start meetings, reviewing tenders, and placing and issuing sub-contract orders. You’ll be required to carry out monthly CVR’s attending design review meetings and using your expertise to advise on any value engineering possibilities. You’ll be required to carry out monthly valuations, price and negotiate variations and collate any required QA sheets.
You will be able to utilise your first-rate communication and organisational skills, and your ability to understand and manipulate complex financial models will ensure you are successful in this role.
What you’ll need:
My client wants passionate and enthusiastic people who want to do the best work of their lives to keep growing our business and themselves. People who align with their vision and values, those who care about Quality, Respect, Integrity, Innovation & Sustainability.
You’ll come from a similar position preferably with previous Civil Engineering experience, with a thorough understanding of Estimating & Surveying, and a specific and in-depth knowledge of JCT/ NEC Contracts.
In return, they offer a Rewarding Salary, pension contributions, life assurance, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, the ability to Purchase extra holiday, as well as your Birthday off (for Free), enhanced maternity & paternity polices, and a rewarding Career Path.
They also invest heavily in the development and training of our employees and are passionate about our people