Trainee Estimator

1 month ago


Salford Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Watson Construction Ltd Full time

Watson Construction build social and affordable housing across the Northwest, we think outside the blocks
Watson are looking for additional Estimator to join our growing and vastly experienced commercial team at our office in Salford.

Attend site visits with pre-construction team members
Prepare priced appraisal cost plans to support land submissions and then provide updates to this at each key stage (Planning Submission, Planning Achievement, Start on Site).
Review site constraints, risks and opportunities in conjunction with the Development, Technical and Design Teams to ensure cost effective design is produced and that effective cost mitigation strategies are pursued throughout the design stage.
Review planning stage cut and fill (where provided by the Engineer, or where the Engineer is not to provide one undertake the preparation of a cut and fill) and undertake costing analysis using standard rates and identify opportunities for value engineering in conjunction with Development, Technical and the Design Team.
Liaison with Consultant(s) to assist in production of viability appraisal to satisfy Local Authority requirements.
Prepare and maintain current take-off information, BOQ and material schedules for standard house types, typical build methods and fit out options to support Quantity Surveyors and Buyers in procurement requirements. Prepare take-offs and BOQ for developments including take-offs and BOQ for road and sewers, plot drainage, cut and fill and infrastructure works.
Undertake reviews of build cost inflation considerations for both pre-contract and live sites using appropriate BCIS indices and ensure that inflation forecasts are accurately priced in future development opportunities.
Ensure that development costing complies with all relevant standards (new home warranty, building regulation, employer requirements, contractor proposals etc).
In conjunction with Commercial Manager, Development Team and Finance prepare detailed Target Budget for developments to allow Quantity Surveyors and Buyers to operate within budgets set to deliver required profit outputs.
Have experience working in House Building
A full driving licence
Job Type: Full-time


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