Estimators | National Developer | West Midlands | £70k-£100k + Package

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Estimators
National Developer
West Midlands
£70,000 – £100,000 + Package
I’m working with a National developer out of Solihull, this regions is looking to be the focus of largest growth in the business and seeking to bring on board an Estimator/Senior Estimator.
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for providing accurate construction cost estimates for land bids. Working closely with the land, sales and construction teams the Estimator will ensure that a considered approach to all estimates provided.
Typical Roles & Responsibilities:
- Review plans and specifications to prepare a comprehensive project estimate
- Collaborate with land, sales and construction teams to ensure a considered approach to viabilities.
- Assess cost effectiveness and identify potential financial risk
- Ensure benchmarking is kept up to date by maintaining records of estimated and actual costs.
- Collate all cost information for completion of the land appraisal to a set deadline
- Adjust estimates and recommendations based on changes and updates to projects and climate
- Keep up to date on inflation and material price increases.
- Ensure that client ERs and Section 106 obligations are appropriately considered.
- Provide cost exercises and comparisons where required.
- Liaise with the Sales and other Departments regarding specification on a site-by-site basis, advising on cost implications
- Undertake general take offs for each scheme using Bluebeam
- Identify all risks and opportunities within a viability scheme, and advise on value engineering opportunities
- Liaise with contractors, particularly civil engineering and specialist contractors, to accurately include specialised works
- Ensure you keep abreast of continuing product development considering changes in legislation i.e. building regulations etc.
Willing to put together a leading financial package