Senior Estimator

My client is looking to appoint a Senior Estimator on a permanent basis. My client is a privately owned house builder which operates across the UK with this role being based out of their Solihull office.As a Senior Estimator, you will work as part of the wider Commercial team and be responsible for preparing whole development budgets, estimates and cashflows from pre-land purchase to final budget estimate, prior to the handover to the Quantity Surveying and Buying teams.Key responsibilitiesRepresent the Estimating team at cross-departmental discussions and be able to communicate and strategies at all levels in respect of cost related mattersAssist in the preparation of cash flows for management accounts and forecasting purposes, providing a cost advisory and investigation service to senior managementIn advance of a land purchase, you will prepare construction land budgets for the Land Manager to evaluate the site, assisting the Land Manager/Sales Team to determine the best house mix for the siteEvaluate risks and cost of construction abnormals in formulating the budget, discussing and reviewing specifications in association with the relevant departments prior to the land bidPost the purchase of land, you will propose improved economical design and engineering solutions for the team to consider, including new building methods and productsAssist the Commercial Manager in reviewing new product specification suitable for development, preparing comments on preliminary layouts.Liaise with the Development department regarding best solutions for house type designs and internal layouts, preparing Planning Packs which ensure the feasibility reflects all changes and financial implicationsAhead of start on site, you will prepare budget packs, liaising with all departments to ensure all latest material, preliminaries, subcontracts, sales, and development costs are included in the financial reviewYou will be responsible for providing budgetary framework to assist the Surveyors/Buyers in their financial control of the development post start on siteKey skills, experience, and qualificationsYou will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role elsewhere and be knowledgeable in all areas of construction techniques and mixed-tenure schemesA high level of mathematical ability and problem-solving skills, with a methodical and logical approach to your work; a proficient use of Microsoft Excel is essential for the roleYou will have excellent attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skillsYou will have a thorough understanding of Estimating and Surveying, with a specific and indepth knowledge of preparing realistic construction budgetsA good understanding of strategic objectives and targeting financial return, with the ability to understand and manipulate complex financial modelsA good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, with the use of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level an essential requirementYou will have a good understanding of Developer Cost Control principlesBSc in Quantity Surveying, or at least a minimum of a HND in Building Studies or equivalentSalary and PackageCompetitive basic salaryCompany car or car allowanceAnnual bonus26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompany contributory pension schemeThis is an excellent opportunity to join a business that can provide long term stability and opportunity as well as a superb working environment. For more information on the role please contact Paul Wilkinson on or via email onJBRP1_UKTJ