Assistant Estimator job in Bedfordshire (MAX9703) - Maxim Recruitment
Assistant Estimator
Ref MAX9703
Consultant: Daria Tkach
Region: South East England
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: up to £40k + package
Job Posted: 24/04/2023
Type: Permanent
Status: Live
An Assistant Estimator is needed to join a leading property company based in Bedfordshire, with residential projects all around England.
Assistant Estimator will have a good understanding of construction estimating methodologies and techniques. Candidates that have worked in a similar position in the residential environment will be of particular interest.
This role will incorporate aspects of estimating, pre-contract quantity surveying and project management, providing great exposure to advance your career.
Project Details
The Assistant Estimator’s role is to perform budget and cashflow formation by comparing various options relating to the refurbishment and disposal of residential property.
The employer is a developer who operates in the construction, regeneration, and refurbishment of homes UK nationwide. The successful Estimator will use the employer's bespoke estimating software.
Working as an Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be part of the Project Management team and report directly to the Head of Project Management.
This is an office-based role, with flexibility to work from home a few times a week and conduct site visits.
Responsibilities and Duties
Assistant Estimator duties will include:
* Quantifying & costing build costs from limited information to support initial project appraisals
* Appraising land and infill opportunities to deliver fully costed viability studies
* Working closely with the Design Team to identify risk and ensure adequate provision is made with budget assessments
* Collaborating with the Sales Team to ensure appropriate costs are included within budgets reflecting the desired specification
* Analysing & vetting subcontract tender returns
* Forming the Final Project Budget, ensuring that tendered costs are interpreted and included where possible
* Understanding project scope and restrictions imposed by contractual requirements and site conditions
* Providing guidance on possible risks and opportunities within a scheme
* Researching costs of items such as materials, transport, labour, and equipment
* Administering, applying, and updating the Term Contract Schedule of Rates
* Maintaining and updating cost bases
* Attending pre-tender meetings and conducting site surveys
* Establishing opportunities/scope to maximize value
* Assisting in the management and preparation of all required specification and contractual documentation for tendering/negotiation of refurbishment works
Desired Skills and Experience
Suitable candidates will have:
* 2-4 years’ experience as an Assistant Estimator, Assistant Project Manager, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, or similar in the construction industry, preferably within the residential sector
* Understanding and ability to take quantities from technical drawings and form a concise budget
* Ability to price from first principles
* Competency in assessing contract documents and requirements
* Proficiency with numbers and capability to manipulate mathematical data
* Good communication and negotiation skills
* Organized and methodical approach to work
* IT skills, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
* Qualification to Degree level in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or other construction-related field would be beneficial, but not essential
Employing Company Overview and Profile
This employer is a leading and highly experienced developer and owner of privately rented housing in the UK.
Their portfolio extends to over 40,000 units, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to large family homes.
They offer a dynamic working environment, generous salaries, and good career progression.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
* Generous salary up to £40k negotiable based on experience
* Company car + fuel card
* Private Healthcare
* Life assurance
* Pension
* 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
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Daria Tkach is our specialist consultant managing this position.
0800 689 4841 (Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)
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