Estimator

Huge 5

• House Builder looking for a driven Experinced Estimator.Reporting to the commercial manager and working closely with the Land team assisting with land viabilities for land opportunities.Duties include : Attend pre start, design team and any other relevant meeting as required.Prepare estimates of all construction costs, including all site abnormals, professional fees, site management costs and preliminaries.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 costsLiaise with all Departments as necessary to achieve a viable final cost positionCalculate 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 siteUpdate and maintain costs on items such as retaining walls solutionsProvide a detailed 'pre-start' appraisal following grant of planning consent and track movements through to site commencementUpdate appraisals on land purchased or controlled on which construction has not commenced, to ensure margins reflect current layout and house type mix and market conditionsInput and maintain any computer based estimating databases or systems in the form of a dummy site to be implemented on coins with the buying department input on group materials and local deals.Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs, which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses or external companiesProvide and analyse tenders and make recommendations for the appointment of main contractors in relation to high risk trades before handing it over to the site QS.Brickwork and Joinery takeoffs to all house typesSpecification reviews and cut off points.Old Sites / completed developments Assist with adoptionsPlace final surfacing orders in line with exit strategyReview and undertake completed developments review to assist technical with bond reductions and adoptionsReview and maintenance of sales and clients' extras Skills & experience required : Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE, Code for Sustainable HomesBe aware of new materials and methods of construction which would assist the business in maintaining or increasing its targets, and report on sameExperience in putting cost plans in place for housing developmentsSound knowledge of infrastructure including groundworks, remediation, installation of roads & sewers and multi utility services for new developments What we OfferSalary up to £60,000 DOECar allowance or company carExcellent Pension SchemeFree on-site parkingMonday - FridayFlexitimeGenerous Holidays + bank holidaysHybrid WorkingCareer ProgressionIf you are looking for your next challenge and would like to be considered for the role, please contact Benjamin at Fawkes & Reece