Housing Development Estimator

1 week ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full time

We are seeking a skilled Housing Development Estimator to join our team within Vistry Thames Valley, based at our Reading office. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to produce land appraisals and pricing for a range of housing developments varying in complexity.

The ideal candidate will have experience in working on their own initiative and closely with the land team, maintaining a competitive cost database. We offer a competitive basic salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as annual bonuses, company car or car allowance, agile working arrangements, up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private healthcare, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, share incentive schemes, and more.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • a minimum of an HNC in Building or equivalent;
  • house building experience or equivalent experience within the Construction Industry;
  • computer literacy; and
  • a full driving licence.

You will also need to possess working knowledge of ConQuest Estimating software, Bluebeam measurement software, and other relevant tools. Our ideal candidate will be capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team, submitting lump sum and BOQ supply chain enquiries, undertaking subcontractor and material supplier quotation analysis, ensuring compliance and competitiveness, and providing high-quality documentation for handover meetings.



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