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Shanly Homes - the privately-owned, award-winning regional housebuilder - is looking for an Estimator to be part of a successful team developing bespoke, high-end properties in and around Surrey, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire working out of our Beaconsfield office.
About the Estimator role
* Prepare financial feasibility budgets to support the land appraisal process.
* Assist the land team with accurate and up-to-date information during appraisals.
* Develop comprehensive budgets for use in cost/value monitoring by the construction team.
* Take off quantities from drawings, specifications and other project documentation to prepare budgets.
* Provide input on technical and design elements at pre-contract stages to ensure economical design and construction methods are used.
* Support the sales team with cost advice and support the surveyors with cost estimates for variations.
* Prepare and issue cost and value reconciliations, forecasting and budgets within agreed values.
* Keep abreast of and apply relevant codes of practice, including building regulations, HSE guidelines and warranty provider requirements.
About you
* Proven experience as an Estimator, ideally with a residential house builder
* Confident in reviewing, understanding and taking off quantities from drawings
* Skilled at preparing budgets and providing sound advice regarding costs
* Good all round construction knowledge
* Proactive approach to keeping up to date with market rates for trades and materials.
* Proficient in the use of Excel and digital measuring software (ideally Bluebeam).
* Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills and a key team member.
What we offer in return
* Friendly, supportive team with a welcoming culture
* A privately-owned business with all the benefits of a financially strong company that has stood the test of time
* Competitive salary and car allowance
* Discretionary annual and long-term bonus schemes (up to 15% of annual salary)
* Enhanced pension scheme paid via salary exchange
* BUPA cover
* Annual leave starting at 25 days to a max of 30 days
* Free life assurance
* Many wellbeing benefits – on-demand GP service, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme and a cycle to work scheme
* Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors
* Plus many social events throughout the year