Head Of Estimating

Our client are looking for new talent to join them on their exciting journey to grow their business and become a 5 star housebuilder. They are a new brand in the market looking to make a name in the industry that inspires confidence. With a strong and rapidly growing land bank, allied to significant financial resources, they have both the means and desire to build a bright future for both their customers and their workforce. They have an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team within their Eastern Region. We are looking for talented candidates to and manage the construction of a development, including all associated pre and post housebuilding works, ensuring that targets are met regarding Health and Safety, delivery to build programme, quality, customer care, and cost. Responsibilities: Developing strong relationships with external consultants and other specialists; Develop and maintain market awareness on materials and sub-contractor prices; Maintain database of standard cost allowances and work closely with the commercial department to ensure cost assumptions are current; Deliver detailed financial appraisals for new land bids and undertake cost and risk analysis for new sites; Responsible for taking off quantities, procuring competitive quotations, analysing the results and producing finalisation documents; Consider drawings and employers requirements, understand the requirements of the tender documentation; Consider sub-contract quotes and attendances to incorporate into estimates; Visit site to establish site constraints etc, that may affect pricing strategy; Be technically competent with a very good understanding of the building process; Analyse and critique all information provided to Department for cost effectiveness; Explore and present innovative construction techniques to reduce cost; Value engineer specifications and materials to enhance cost effectiveness. About The Candidate Ability to use a computerised estimating system To be able to read and understand quotations, resolving any conditions or qualifications contained therein To be able to read and understand tender documentation (correspondence, drawings, specifications, etc) either in a paper or electronic version, including action as required To document, in a neat and meticulous manner, tender costs, outputs and associated information arising from the preparation of the tender HNC in Building Studies or similar Good organisational skills together with the ability to prioritise work and work to strict deadlines Appropriate academic and construction qualifications, and detailed knowledge of construction in both new and refurbishment work Experience in social housing would be advantageous A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role Individuals with a residential Quantity Surveying background will also be considered The candidate must be able to confidently communicate with all members of the pre-construction team, Directors, clients and consultants both verbally and in written form Salary is up to £80k depending on experience. To apply please contact Danny @ Cityscape (phone number removed)