Project Estimator

1 month ago


Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full time

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Estimator to join our team within Vistry Thames Valley, at our Reading office. As our Estimator, you will be involved in producing land appraisals and will require experience in pricing a range of housing developments varying in complexity. The candidate will be capable of working on their own initiative and closely with the land team and will be responsible for maintaining a competitive cost database.
We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Agile working possible (dependent on role)
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
Share incentive schemes
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality.
Have or be working towards a minimum of an HNC in Building or equivalent.
House Building experience or have gained experience within the Construction Industry.
Be computer literate.
A full driving licence.
Roads and sewers and infrastructure.
Having house building / residential experience.
Working knowledge of ConQuest Estimating software.
Working knowledge of Bluebeam measurement software.
Submission of lump sum and BOQ supply chain enquiries utilising ConQuest Estimating software.
Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam software.
Internal BOQ production utilising ConQuest Estimating software.
Maintain working relationships with our local and national supply chains.
Undertaking subcontractor and material supplier quotation analysis, ensuring compliance and competitiveness.
Undertaking fixed price analysis.
Completion of project CSA.
Provide any supporting information for the quality submission.
Preparing documentation for handover meetings to production and commercial teams.
Secure land opportunities within our market sector and geographic operational area to generate development work and contracting opportunities.
Review site constraints, risks and opportunities in conjunction with the D&C team and cost mitigation strategies.
Review Planning / S106 requirements assessing any financial implications.
Develop a strategy with the team and manage the measure and financial element of the development.
Update financial appraisal at key stages of the development process - including offer stage, acquisition approval, planning application and planning approval stages.
Financial modelling of cost and revenue streams to determine funding requirements of each development.
Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.
You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.
Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. Pension with Legal & General
Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Regional Office Location
Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.


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