Construction Cost Estimator

2 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Bloor Homes Full time
Job Title: Construction Cost Estimator

Job Description


  • To assist in the preparation of sub-contract enquiry lists for approval, prepare full enquiry packs, and ensure compliant tender packs are issued.
  • Prepare tender comparison sheets, including making recommendations for placing subcontract orders and negotiation with sub-contractors to ensure full compliance with the specification and best practice.
  • To prepare detailed breakdowns of build costs, including infrastructure costings, and include within the New Site Start Appraisal (NSSA).
  • Ensure new sub-contractors are on the SMAS database and that their certification is up to date.
  • To carry out drawing take-offs and produce labour-only rates in liaison with the Senior Surveyor, Commercial Manager, and Construction Department, including maintaining the databases and distributing information.
  • Update/produce the SWMP plan and Carriers Matrix, including updating Licence Numbers and expiry dates, and issue to site as necessary.
  • Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed, checked, and interim payments are prepared for approval in line with Authorisation Levels and Commercial Procedures.
  • Issue variation instructions and contra charges as appropriate.
  • Pricing non-standard client extras as required and liaising with the Commercial Manager and Construction Department to ensure costings are correct.
  • Update the Cost of Sales in Viability Manager for client extras, after re-budgets and valuations.
  • Carry out monthly progress checklists for all sites and input on to the valuation system, including MOS.
  • Carry out monthly valuation, including production of the Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Cost to Complete Sheet (CTC), including attending Valuation Meeting.
  • Liaise with the Housing Association, including producing invoices and H & S pack as required, and attend all necessary site meetings.
  • Liaise with the Design & Technical Department over specification for Code for Sustainable Homes and produce schedules and back-up information as required.
  • Regularly attend sites, a minimum of twice a month, to provide assistance and support to site staff, including meetings with sub-contractors.
  • Assist in the production of the Group Rebate Form.
  • Attend meetings that may be necessary in the performance of your duties.
  • Comply with and uphold company policies and procedures.
  • Undertake any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time.
  • Maintain all health and safety aspects associated with Covid-19.

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