Estimator – New Build Housing
Leicestershire + Hybrid Working
£50-000 – £60,000 + bonus (base salary depending on experience)
Kitson Associates is excited to share a fantastic opportunity for an Estimator to join a growing region in Leicestershire. This role will be reporting to the Commercial Manager.
What’s in it for you?
- Hybrid working
- Up to £60,000 + bonus
- Chance to be part of a small growing team where you can put your own stamp on it
- Part of a small family feel environment and supportive culture
- Future career progression
Role & Responsibilities
- Work closely with Land, Technical, Sales, and Production teams to develop site-specific land appraisals
- Prepare and review land appraisals to support site acquisitions
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through innovative materials and construction methods.
- Visit potential land acquisition sites to evaluate risks and opportunities, providing detailed reports to support land bids.
- Recommend alternative approaches for non-standard works.
- Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors, Buyers, and external stakeholders to maintain an accurate and comprehensive cost database, including prelims, site works, and land abnormalities.
- Monitor and report on cost movements influenced by inflation, planning requirements, and other market factors.
- Prepare, analyse, and present budget status, risk, and opportunity reports on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Skills & Experience
- Min 3 years (UK experience essential) experience as an Estimator ideally within a housebuilding or groundworks background.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in IT systems within a commercial environment.
- Full UK driving licence required.
For more information, please apply with an up to date CV to Becky Kitson at Kitson Associates. If you do not hear back within 3days, unfortunately, your application was not shortlisted for this particular position on this occasion.Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information