Senior Estimator in Risley - CV-Library

Senior Estimator

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At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Manchester Division is looking to recruit a Estimating Manager to join the Division’s Commercial Team.

The Role

The Estimating Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Estimating Department, management of the team, and providing clear and accurate costing information on all proposed developments. This will include maintaining a robust cost data base within division, liaising with the commercial and technical teams to ensure live information is continually fed back into the process.

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

Gain specialist quotations such as demolition / asbestos removal to remove the risk from land viabilities

Prepare initial viabilities for all land bids for sign off by Commercial / Technical Director

Where full viabilities are required, they are to comply with the provisions set out within the Group Guidelines on Viabilities, Budgets and Valuations

Liaise with Land Department over current and future development opportunities and attending Land Review Meetings

Maintain records of current and historic costings, ensuring that live data is accurately fed back into the process

Prepare cost estimates for housing association sites including preparation of contractors’ proposals and administration and agreement of contract documentation

Assist the Commercial team with the preparation of pre-budget costs for sites

Assist with review of Site Budget and Analysis of Variance reports that are required for issue of site budgets in accordance with Group Guidelines on Viabilities, Budgets and Valuations

Collate and submit statistical analysis as required

Provide guidance to the commercial teams as required at handover stage of project

Liaise with other departments as required

Assist Commercial / Technical Director with the running of Employers Agents where main contractors are utilised to construct developments under a Design and Build contract

Represent Bellway Homes professionally in both personal appearance and conduct

Mentor, manage and motivate the estimating team

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

Experience working as a Senior Estimator / Estimator, estimating proposed costs / costs to complete

Good knowledge of cost control systems and valuation reporting

Experience of managing Housing Association contracts

Knowledge of building regulations and NHBC standards

Qualifications and Training

Qualified as a Quantity Surveyor with a related degree or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience

CSCS card or equivalent

Current full driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

Strong communication, listening, presentation and negotiating skills

Excellent attention to detail

Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards

Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Ability to lead, manage and motivate team members

Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively where necessary

IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems within the technical environment

Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings

Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked

Core hours

In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received