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 responsibilities
Represent the Estimating team at cross-departmental discussions and be able to communicate and strategies at all levels in respect of cost related matters
Assist in the preparation of cash flows for management accounts and forecasting purposes, providing a cost advisory and investigation service to senior management
In 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 site
Evaluate risks and cost of construction abnormals in formulating the budget, discussing and reviewing specifications in association with the relevant departments prior to the land bid
Post the purchase of land, you will propose improved economical design and engineering solutions for the team to consider, including new building methods and products
Assist the Commercial Manage...