Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

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At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Strategic Land team, located in Coventry are looking to recruit a Senior Estimator to join the team.

The Role

The Senior Estimator is responsible for managing the estimating function within Bellway Strategic Land, providing clear and accurate costing information for all strategic land sites. The role requires close collaboration with divisional commercial and technical teams, to ensure alignment, accuracy, and best practice. The Senior Estimator will review and validate divisional cost plans, feeding live market and project data back into Strategic Land processes to support informed decision-making

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

Prepare initial viabilities for all land bids

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

Assist Divisional Commercial Teams with the preparation of viabilities and cost plans for Strategic Land sites.

Review and validate Divisional Costs Plans for Strategic Land Sites

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

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

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

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 the administration and agreement of contract documentation

Assist divisional commercial teams 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

Guide Divisional Commercial teams as required at the handover stage of the project

Liaise with other departments as required

Represent Bellway Homes professionally in both personal appearance and conduct

Mentor, manage and motivate junior team members

The above list of accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

Experience working as an Estimator / Senior Quantity Surveyor,

Previous experience estimating proposed costs/costs to complete

Good knowledge of cost control systems and valuation reporting

Experience in 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

Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards

Ability to recognise problems and deal with them speedily and effectively

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

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

Ability to lead, manage and motivate team members as well as delegate effectively where necessary

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 of day-to-day duties and hours worked

Core hours

In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary

Competitive car allowance

Optional salary sacrifice car scheme

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

Share Save Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Earn and Learn Opportunities

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