We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic developer as an Estimator. You will play a critical role in ensuring the financial success of residential projects, from initial costing to tender submissions, with an opportunity to grow the team in the future around you. Reporting directly into the Commercial Director, as an Estimator, you will be someone who is experienced, detail-orientated with a methodical approach and strong organisational skills.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees and updates key estimating documents, including the Land Appraisal documents, House Build Workbook, Abnormal Foundation Schedule, R&S Schedule, and similar resources.
Reviews and revises build costs based on approved sign-offs, ensuring preliminary rates reflect actual expenditure.
Collaborates with the land and sales teams to compile comprehensive Land Appraisals.
Prepares cost estimates for abnormal works within internal budgets, such as foundations, cut/fill, R&S, and retaining walls.
Develops and monitors a site profitability matrix to optimise layouts for cost efficiency and revenue potential.
Conducts ad hoc measurement and pricing tasks as required.
Compiles backup documentation and justifications for price notices.
Issues R&S, Groundworks, and Piling inquiries for new developments, supporting initial tender clarifications and analysis before passing them to the Quantity Surveyors as live site data.
Maintains and updates pricing for customer and sales extras.
Requirements
Detail-orientated Estimator with a methodical approach and strong organisational skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities and relationship management skills
Proven experience as an Estimator, with a strong focus on residential or housebuilding projects.
Solid knowledge of construction methods, materials, and processes.
Comprehensive understanding of the commercial and financial aspects of construction methods and sequences.
Broad financial, commercial, and technical knowledge.
Good understanding of industry codes of practice, including Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, and HSE standards.
Experience working with a developer or main contractor in the residential sector.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites when required.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to experience.
Opportunity to work with a leading developer on high-profile residential projects.
Career progression and development opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Bonus, Car Allowance, Medical, Pension and Death in Service benefits
Flexible working arrangements, with a mix of office and site-based responsibilities - working across the South West of England.
If you are an estimator and this sounds like the role for you, apply now to join a developer committed to excellence and innovation in the residential sector.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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