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The Role Willmott Dixon Interiors is now recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join our team. Although the main office is in London, this role can also be done remotely. This position will see you manage commercial activities with a high degree of acumen whilst identifying opportunities to add value throughout the project process. You will be able to price work winning tenders solely or leading other estimators when packaging up larger projects. You will also be able to produce a detailed control document at handover to the delivery team and complete project take-offs to the required level of detail up to the level of SMM 7 for agreed trades. As an interiors specialist our projects are diverse and may be CAT A or CAT B and involve complicated refurbishments of existing premises. These may be from circa £5m to circa £25m in value. We are a very customer focused business and would expect our Estimating teams to constantly reinforce and deliver our customer first ethic and 'Everything Completed with Pride'. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team and we hope to offer you a career of a lifetime. Willmott Dixon Interiors deliver nationwide projects across the Commercial, Hotel, Leisure, Retail, Education and Health sectors. No matter the scope or scale of the project, our people are the best in the business and have the specialist knowledge required to rise to any project challenges that may come their way. Values that we live by and would hope you do too - Courage, being Open and Respect for everyone (COR). Are you an innovator? We are not afraid to think big and embrace innovative digital design, along with manufacturing approaches, to make sure we deliver a better, stronger and more personal offer and exceed our customers' expectations. We are secured on some of the biggest public sector frameworks both nationally and regionally so basic understanding of the processes involved would be beneficial. Senior Estimator Objectives To undertake commercial activities with a high degree of acumen. To identify opportunities to add value throughout the project process. To identify risks and opportunities. To lead the supply chain enquiry process To produce a detailed control document at handover to the delivery team. To lead and prepare the complete commercial and pricing element of a tender or cost plan. Our office (when you need to go to it - how times have changed) is within easy reach of a number of stations: Blackfriars, Cannon Street, Farringdon, Fenchurch Street, Holborn, Liverpool Street and Waterloo and all the fantastic amenities, our customers and food destinations that part of London offers! Willmott Dixon is one of the largest privately owned Construction businesses in the UK. Our unique selling point is our people. We are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around their continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Willmott Dixon Interiors are an Investor in People Gold Award holder. We have very recently been awarded 5th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (2020) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2021 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development. Essential Criteria Successful delivery of tenders on a wide range of tenders Have experience of various construction methods Experience of controlling costs, timing and quality in line with targets Experience of reading and accurately interpreting drawings and technical specifications Desirable Criteria Relevant degree Use the Conquest Estimating System or similar Respond positively and with resilience with setbacks, State your position and views clearly and confidently in conflict situations, Identify your customers' needs and expectations and strive to deliver them, Present plans clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that ensure understanding, At Willmott Dixon we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. This role would be suitable to a person who: Is a team player. Has a growth mindset. Excellent listening skills. Is able to Problem solve. Is positive & proactive. Has excellent presentations skills both written and verbal. Is innovative/creative/open minded. Displays model behaviour that shows respect, helpfulness and co-operation. Reflects regularly on experiences and performances and constantly seeks to improve. Is personable, friendly, approachable, motivated and flexible. In return we provide you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, the opportunities for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos and a chance to develop your career of a lifetime! At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us We are proud to be part of the Willmott Dixon family; a privately-owned contracting and interior fit out group in the UK. With a rich history, amazing track record and strong values, this partnership makes us a stronger and more progressive organisation, allowing us to share knowledge and take on bigger and better projects.

A rare opportunity has become available for a leading mixed use developer in London. Working on a volume, ongoing residential scheme you will be responsible for a team of 4 surveyors, senior, project and assistant, whilst reporting to the Chief Surveyor Job requirements: Commercial leadership, ownership of project budgets and costs, delivery of budgeted profit margins, effective main / trade contractor procurement and management, in depth understanding of the contract, detailed knowledge and adherence to Company Quality Control procedures Attributes and experience needed: - Extensive experience within the new homes sector is required, ideally mixed use. - Experience of managing a small team/mentoring and training more junior members of staff - HNC/HND or degree qualified, professional membership is desirable You will be responsible for (this list is by no means exhausted): - Budget preparation; working with estimator / PQS in preparing comprehensive budget for Project and check and agree the same, including - Lead Main / Trade Contractor, preliminaries and other procurement in line with the business - Provide advice, assistance and support to Project Director and Construction colleagues on the correct management, administration and application of the Contracts (Main, Trade, Sub and Housing Association and any other Contract which involves the Construction process). - Plan, maintain and control the financial administration of all construction work on the Development to obtain and maintain maximum cost effectiveness including - Proactively commercially manage the main /trade package contracts including - Actively participate with a commercial focus in design reviews, design development, buildability exercises, timely value engineering exercises and risk reviews and the alike - Prepare and be accountable for the Monthly cost and budget variance reporting via Commercial Monitor including - Proactively monitor project and site activities and highlight unplanned and/or unbudgeted activities, challenge and take the appropriate timely action in conjunction with the Project Director. - Working closely with Technical colleagues and ensure the technical variation orders are obtained and priced from the Technical Department within required time allowance and amendments to subcontract orders are implemented, agree the cost/savings of variation order with the subcontractors. Present explanation of variance reports to Commercial Director. - Working closely with Construction colleagues and ensure any site instructions issued to main / trade contractors are clear and precise. Highly competitive salary, package and benefits available for an experienced and knowledgeable commercial manager, looking to join a leading development business in London

We are seeking an Estimator to read tenders and prepare accurate and competitively priced estimates. A proven record or working effectively with suppliers and clients is essential as is the ability to identify and propose savings through valued engineering and strategic and efficient buying gains. The Commercial Director will liaise with the Estimating Manager and allocate one or more projects to the Estimator who will prepare accurate estimates for the projects by gathering information and analysing important metrics. Responsibilities Preparation of a professional pricing schedule to support the scope defined in the tender documents Allocating the appropriate quantities and unit rates to a detailed analytical pricing document, utilising SCL in-house tender pack or, with prior agreement of SCL senior management, an alternative method Pricing a detailed set of preliminaries in accordance with the bid inquiry document and SCL calculation of duration Defining the ‘Terms and Conditions’ for prices to work Preparation of SCL programme so that it accurately reflects the scope as defined in the pricing document Ensuring accurate registers are maintained for all sub-contractors and suppliers and that all comparisons are accurate and filed in a tidy order Keeping and maintain a register of issued tenders and their adjustments on the SCL server Issuing samples in accordance with submission document and keep a register On Project handover form allocate responsibility to a named Commercial Manager/QS for the ongoing monitoring and administration of samples Experience Proven experience as Estimator or similar position Competent to tender for more than £40 million/year of general Issuing all Reports as latest SCL Meeting Planner Fit Out/Joinery sector experience essential

Vistry Partnerships - Our Story: Delivering homes and revitalising communities is at the heart of what we do. Working with local authorities, housing associations and investors, we create lasting partnerships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live. As a leading regeneration specialist, we have offices throughout England and a strong national footprint. With over 100 sites currently in production, we are recognised as an innovative and collaborative industry leader, focused on creating as many new homes of all tenures as possible. In a Nutshell: As our Development Manager you will be reporting into the Senior Development Manager. You will manage development from brief preparation through to planning approval, development of concept through the detailed design process, bringing the development to the market, delivery and handover of project in consultation with procurement and construction departments What we would like from you: Key Responsibilities - Lead the internal project team to ensure project can be delivered effectively in alignment with business unit objectives. Develop, maintain, monitor and report against, accurate and detailed development appraisals and development cost plan, programmes and budgets against design development. Coordination of Development Agreement administration with project delivery team Identify suitable candidates, shortlist, and in liaison with Planning Manager and Technical Manager coordinate competitive procurement and appointment of external consultants for pre-development and planning. Ensure the design of the development is progressively reviewed by internal design team at appropriate stages and final authorisation from Head of Technical. Working with the Development Estimator, ensure costs and risks are accurately monitored and reported through development process. Monitor financial planning of development with Finance/Commercial Manager. Working with the Technical Manager, identify and monitor site and technical constraints and in consultation with external consultant team resolve within robust and viable technical strategy. Working with the Planning Manager, identify and monitor Town Planning risks and opportunities with JV partners and consultants. Consult with Sales and Marketing Manager to review sales and marketing strategy, tenant requirements, residential sales options. Co-ordinate project report for review on monthly basis. This report should encapsulate all relevant information from respective functions, Land, Planning, Technical, and Sales and Marketing. Monitor Project during detailed design, procurement and construction phases to maintain aspirations and delivery in line with programme. Ensure commercial tenants' requirements are met and the interfaces are managed properly. Detailed understanding of CDM duties for Client, Principal Designer and Designers. You will also cover various responsibilities to do with Land, Scheme Appraisals, Design and Planning, Technical and Project Delivery.Competencies - Degree in Development / Construction related discipline or other qualifications/experience to demonstrate an equivalent level of skill 5 years experience in development management role Experience in planning and delivery of 100+ unit / high density projects Estate regeneration working with a range of stakeholders Demonstrable project management skills Leading a project team of internal and external members Working flexibly and autonomously, whilst maintaining business objectives Communication skills, written and verbal, for a wide range of stakeholdersThe Good Stuff: Vistry Partnerships is a fast paced and exciting place to work. We offer our employees multiple opportunities to learn, develop and nurture successful careers with us. Some of our key benefits include… Competitive salary and package 28 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days Private Healthcare Sharesave scheme Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (role and geographic dependant) Support with a professional membershipVistry Group brings together the energy and talents of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships). With developments from Northumberland to Cornwall and Cheshire to Norfolk, Vistry Group will be delivering around 12,000 homes a year across the country, this makes us one of the top five housebuilders in the UK. We are a real powerhouse of a business with a focus on delivering for our people, our customers, our clients, our contractors and our shareholders