Estimator, Construction

Shanly Homes - the privately-owned, award-winning regional house builder - 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Friendly, supportive team and a welcoming culture.
• Impressive, modern office space providing an enjoyable space to work from.
• Located in beautiful Beaconsfield Old Town, close to many cafés, restaurants and shops.
• Easy to commute to with great road connections being just off the M40 and within a 10 minutes’ walk to Beaconsfield train station.
• 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).
• Annual leave starting at 25 days to a max of 30 days.
• Free life assurance and private medical insurance.
• Enhanced pension scheme via salary exchange.
• Many wellbeing benefits – free weekly fitness sessions, on demand GP service, gym discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors.
• Social events throughout the year.