Estimator - House Builder

An established and well-respected house builder in the Leicestershire area is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join the businesses commercial team. You will report directly to the Quantity Surveying Manager  preparing cost plans for appraisal of development/land opportunities and ensures that all estimating work required to deliver the business unit output is completed in the most timely, accurate, efficient and effective manner possible

Key responsibilities for the role will include:

• Feasibility studies
• Land viability studies

• Prepare provisional site budgets/estimates
• Produce take-offs for Roads & Sewers groundworks, plot/external groundworks, brickwork, carpentry & painting
• Produce an accurate schedule of rates that can be used for budgets /trades
• Works closely with Quantity Surveyor Manager to ensure that all budgets are accurate and a true reflection of the overall build/site costs.
• Present budgets/feasibility studies to Quantity Surveying Manager, Operations Director and Finance Director before sign off

To be considered for the role applicants should be an experience Estimator with the ability to multitask across numerous projects whilst demonstrating the following qualifications and experience:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, surveying, or construction
• Able to demonstrate exceptional team leadership and communication skills at all levels, you will liaise extensively with Finance, Technical, Construction, Sales & Commercial
• 5 years Minimum experience as an estimator in the Home Build construction industry
• Experience of Eque 2 Housebuilding or COINS software in essential