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Senior Estimator

Job Description

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 Thames Gateway Division, located in Dartford is looking to recruit an Estimator to join the Division’s Technical department.

The Role

The Senior Estimator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Estimating Department, 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 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, 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 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
ShareSave 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.