Regional Senior Estimator- Housebuilding
Location: Cumbria & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £60,000- £70,000 + £6000 Car Allowance + Bonus
Are you an experienced Estimator?
A privately-owned, award-winning regional housebuilder is looking for a Senior Estimator to join their Cumbria region and be part of a successful team developing bespoke, high end properties in and around the Cumbria region.
About the Estimator role:
· Prepare financial feasibility budgets to support the land appraisal process.
· Assist the land team with accurate and up-to-date information during appraisals.
· Develop comprehensive budgets for use in cost/value monitoring by the construction team.
· Take off quantities from drawings, specifications and other project documentation to prepare budgets.
· Provide input on technical and design elements at pre-contract stages to ensure economical design and construction methods are used.
· Support the sales team with cost advice and support the surveyors with cost estimates for variations.
· Prepare and issue cost and value reconciliations, forecasting and budgets within agreed values.
· Keep abreast of and apply relevant codes of practice, including building regulations, HSE guidelines and warranty provider requirements.
About you:
· Proven experience as an Estimator, ideally with a residential house builder
· Confident in reviewing, understanding and taking off quantities from drawings
· Skilled at preparing budgets and providing sound advice regarding costs
· Good all round construction knowledge
· Proactive approach to keeping up to date with market rates for trades and materials.
· Proficient in the use of Excel and digital measuring software (ideally Bluebeam).
· Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
· Strong communication skills and a key team member.
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
* Choice of company car/ car allowance
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme
* Holiday Buy Back Scheme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance Scheme
* Healthshield membership
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Share Purchase Plan
* Highstreet/ Store Discounts
If you feel like you have the relevant experience, please apply within!