Construction Cost Estimator

6 days ago


Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Lovell Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Estimator to join our team at Lovell, a leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes. As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in providing commercial support to our estimating team, ensuring the accuracy and quality of our estimates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interpretation and Analysis: Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents to ensure accurate estimates.
  • Estimate Preparation: Prepare detailed estimates, including land appraisal permutations and cashflows, to enable the consideration of best value options.
  • Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the estimating team, PQS, design team, supply chain, and internal project teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Communication and Presentation: Present net cost estimates at bid adjudications, highlighting risks and opportunities for the business.
  • Market Awareness: Stay up-to-date with changing market conditions and ensure cost basis and data are accurate and current.
  • Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance and support to junior members of staff, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Subcontractor Management: Ensure recommended subcontractor bids are compliant and in accordance with Lovell site requirements.
  • Site Visits: Conduct site visits on new opportunities and existing developments to ensure accurate estimates and project delivery.
  • Client Focus: Understand key project requirements and meet client drivers to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Procedure Compliance: Work within Lovell procedures and promote Lovell Way Standards at all times.
Requirements
  • Experience: Previous experience in a similar role, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Estimating Software: Previous experience of estimating software, including ASTA, Evaluate, and COINS, would be advantageous.
  • Driving License: A current driving license is essential for the role.
Benefits
  • Bonus Entitlement: Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs.
  • Holidays: 26 days holiday.
  • Life Assurance: Life assurance.
  • Pension: Pension scheme.
  • Private Medical Insurance: Private medical insurance.
  • Additional Benefits: Ability to purchase additional holiday, access to discount portal, cycle to work scheme, digital GP, employee assistance programme, sharesave scheme.
About Lovell

Lovell is a leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes, with a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects. We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people, and looking after our own people. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills, and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourages and values diversity and inclusion within our teams.



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