Estimator - Leicester

4 weeks ago


Leicester LE SY, United Kingdom Vistry Group PLC Full time
Estimator Opportunity in Leicester

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team in Leicester, working closely with our land team to produce land appraisals and pricing for a range of housing developments. As an Estimator, you will be responsible for maintaining a competitive cost database and working with the Commercial Director to ensure accurate and timely pricing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Initial appraisal of tender opportunities for accuracy and completeness
  • Development of measurement and pricing strategies
  • Attendance at opportunity launch, mid-tender, settlement, and handover meetings
  • Preparation of proposed supply chain enquiry schedules in conjunction with the buying team
  • Submission of lump sum and BOQ supply chain enquiries using ConQuest Estimating software
  • Internal take off and measurement using Bluebeam software
  • Internal BOQ production using ConQuest Estimating software
  • Maintenance of benchmarking schedules/data
  • Preparation of 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
  • Undertake appraisals for development sites based on information provided including relevant quarterly updates
  • 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
  • Supporting value engineering or negotiating exercises where required
  • Update financial appraisal at key stages of the development process
  • Financial modelling of cost and revenue streams to determine funding requirements of each development
Requirements:
  • Minimum of an HNC in Building or equivalent
  • Internal BOQ production
  • Working knowledge of ConQuest Estimating software
  • House Building experience or equivalent experience within the Construction Industry
  • Computer literacy
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
  • Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
  • Able to work efficiently on own initiative, prioritising as necessary
  • Full driving licence
  • Positive attitude towards teamwork
  • Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
  • Delegate work activities where required
  • Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials
  • Knowledge of COINS Land Appraisal system for submitting land viabilities

We offer a competitive basic salary and annual bonus, company car, car allowance or travel allowance, 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, and employee rewards portal with many more benefits.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced Estimator looking for a new challenge, please apply with your CV and cover letter.



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