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I am currently recruiting on behalf of a five star house builder who have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join their company in the Reading area.
The salary is up to 55,000 per year + Car Allowance (depending on experience) plus an excellent benefits package.
You will be reporting direct to the Commercial Director
Key Responsibilities for the position include:
- Preparing estimates of all prime costs.
- Liaising with the other departments to ascertain costs of land, technical, statutory services and site overheads and revenues with land
- Attend weekly meetings when necessary
- Undertaking subcontractor and material supplier quotation analysis, ensuring compliance and competitiveness.
- Maintaining working relationships with local and national supply chains.
- Working closely with the Commercial Team to successfully transfer Site Budgets over to relevant Quantity Surveyor and advise on budget figures accordingly.
- In advance of a land purchase, preparing 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.
- Ensuring that all estimating work required to deliver the businesses unit output is completed timely and within an agreed programme
Key Qualifications & Skills required for the position include:
- Estimating experience within the residential sector
- HNC in Building Studies or equivalent
- Strong experience and knowledge of building regulations
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- SMSTS, CSCS & First Aid
- Full UK Driving License
- Right to work in the UK
If you are interested then please apply now or contact Jess Angel on the contact details below
