Senior Estimator

3 weeks ago

Solihull West Midlands, United Kingdom Anderselite LTD Full time

Job Description:

My client is looking to appoint a Senior Estimator on a permanent basis. My client is a privately owned house builder which operates across the UK with this role being based out of their Solihull office.

As a Senior Estimator, you will work as part of the wider Commercial team and be responsible for:

  1. Preparing whole development budgets, estimates and cashflows from pre-land purchase to final budget estimate, prior to the handover to the Quantity Surveying and Buying teams.
  2. Representing the Estimating team at cross-departmental discussions and communicating strategies at all levels in respect of cost-related matters.
  3. Assisting in the preparation of cash flows for management accounts and forecasting purposes, providing a cost advisory and investigation service to senior management.
  4. Preparing construction land budgets for the Land Manager to evaluate the site, assisting the Land Manager/Sales Team to determine the best house mix for the site.
  5. Evaluating risks and cost of construction abnormals in formulating the budget, discussing and reviewing specifications in association with the relevant departments prior to the land bid.
  6. Proposing improved economical design and engineering solutions post-land purchase, including new building methods and products.
  7. Assisting the Commercial Manager in reviewing new product specifications suitable for development, preparing comments on preliminary layouts.
  8. Liaising with the Development department regarding best solutions for house type designs and internal layouts, preparing Planning Packs which ensure feasibility reflects all changes and financial implications.
  9. Preparing budget packs ahead of the start on site, ensuring all latest material, preliminaries, subcontracts, sales, and development costs are included in the financial review.
  10. Providing a budgetary framework to assist the Surveyors/Buyers in their financial control of the development post start on site.
Key skills, experience, and qualifications:

You will have:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role elsewhere.
  • Knowledge in all areas of construction techniques and mixed-tenure schemes.
  • A high level of mathematical ability and problem-solving skills, with a methodical and logical approach to your work; proficient use of Microsoft Excel is essential.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A thorough understanding of Estimating and Surveying, with specific and in-depth knowledge of preparing realistic construction budgets.
  • Understanding of strategic objectives and targeting financial return, ability to understand and manipulate complex financial models.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, with advanced level Microsoft Excel skills as an essential requirement.
  • Understanding of Developer Cost Control principles.
  • BSc in Quantity Surveying, or at least a minimum of a HND in Building Studies or equivalent.
Salary and Package:

Competitive basic salary, company car or car allowance, annual bonus, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, company contributory pension scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that can provide long-term stability and opportunity as well as a superb working environment. For more information on the role please contact Paul Wilkinson.

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