Estimator - The Recruitment Experts : Job Details

• £88k-£90k OTE (car allowance & bonus)
• Estimator role with leading residential developer in Rugby
• Housebuilding sector experience essential

Estimator - Exciting Opportunity?? Location: Rugby, Warwickshire?? Job Type: Full-time, Permanent?? Salary: Competitive + BenefitsI'm representing a property developer in their search for an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across the build sector, supporting the company's continued expansion.Key Responsibilities:

• Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE, Code for Sustainable Homes

• Attend pre start, design team and any other relevant meeting as required. Input and maintain any computer based estimating database or systems

• Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which would assist the business in maintaining or increasing its targets, and report on same

• Prepare estimates of all construction costs, including all site abnormals, professional fees, site management costs and preliminaries. Input of all development costs into appraisals/viabilities. Support 'value engineering' exercises at appraisal/pre-start stage.

• Provide information for all land purchase exercises

• Identify specific scheme abnormals, prepare estimates of all prime costs, co-ordinate input of all development costs into appraisals/viabilities, input into "value engineering" exercise at appraisal/pre-start stage, input and maintain master appraisal costs

• Liaise with all Departments as necessary to achieve a viable final cost position

• Prepare Group viabilities for all acquisitions

• Complete all estimating work

• Calculate all prime costs on developments within the business, reporting any movements in costs since the preparation of the land purchases exercise

• Prime costs to include but not restricted to house pricing, labour costs, site work operations and remediation work, up to commencement on site

• Provide a detailed 'pre-start' appraisal following grant of planning consent and track movements through to site commencement

• On a minimum of a quarterly basis update appraisals on land purchased or controlled, on which construction has not commenced, to ensure margins reflect current layout and house type mix and market conditions

• Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements HSE, Code for Sustainable Homes etc

• Attend pre start, specification and any other relevant meeting as required

• Input and maintain any computer based estimating databases or systems

• Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs, which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the Group or external companies

• Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which would assist the business in maintaining or increasing its targets, and report on same

• Any other duties as required by the Senior Estimator/Commercial Manager

• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with Group IT systems

What We're Looking For:?????

• Industry related business qualification with a valid CSCS card

• Proven track record in similar role or at the level of at least Estimator

• Must have the ability to manage a team

• Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates

• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations

• Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards

• Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. Excel, measurement and land viability software

• Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry

• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements etc.

• Team player, and supportive of colleagues

• Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Career progression within a well-established and growing company.

• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.

• Support for professional development and training.

?? Interested? Apply today!