Estimator

Job Description

CR3 are currently representing a growing Medium sized developer who are seeking an Estimator to work in HQ in Kent.

This position would suit an Estimator from a developer background who loves crunching numbers, a team player who has a passion for the building industry.

Benefits:

• Up to £70K Salary
• Bonus (Performance %)
• Car Allowance 5K
• Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday (8 Bank Holidays)
• Xmas Shutdown
• 8am – 5pm (Monday – Friday)

Duties of the Estimator:

• Secure land opportunities within our market sector and geographic operational area to generate contracting work with values ranging from £5m to £30m.
• Become a key member of our Pre-construction team
• To maintain and develop working relationships with our local supply chains.
• Work closely with Procurement, Commercial and Construction teams to ensure 360′ feedback.
• To deliver information in a professional manner to promote the business in our area of operation.
• Initial appraisal of development sites based on information provided. Assess risks and opportunities, establish viability.
• 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 – including offer stage, acquisition approval, planning application and planning approval stages.
• Financial modelling of cost and revenue streams to determine funding requirements of each development.
• Monitor cost movement and maintain pricing rates.
• Establish standard house type costs

Estimator requirements:

• Experienced in pricing work from first principles as well as utilising supply chain information
• A proven track record in a similar position within a housebuilding, residential contracting, building or groundworks business.
• Experience working with various internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to utilise current and new networks to develop the business
• Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
• Able to work efficiently, on own initiative, prioritising as necessary
• Positive attitude towards teamwork