Job Description
The Regional Estimator is responsible for the land viability/appraisal up to land purchase, prior to the handover to the Quantity Surveying and Buying teams. Reporting regionally, they will work closely with the Technical, Land and Commercial teams to provide accurate estimates to the Land and Planning department to assist in secure Land/Business opportunities as well as to maximise the cost effectiveness of developments.
Main responsibilities
1. Responsible for evaluating and accurately estimating the costs of land acquisition, including purchase price, legal fees, site preparation, environmental factors, land topography and site conditions and other related expenses to assess cost feasibility or complexities and to advise on quantum of risk and suitable regional Land strategies in collaboration with the Central Pre-Development team.
2. Prepare accurate viability estimates of all construction costs with a full breakdown.
3. Keep up to date on local regulations to ensure accurate pricing and cost estimation whilst analysing comparable land sales and development projects to gather data on market conditions and land value.
4. Visit proposed sites to establish site constraints etc, that may affect pricing strategy.
5. Collaborate with the Regional Technical team, central Pre-Development Land and Technical team explore and present innovative construction techniques to...