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A niche developer is looking to appoint an Estimator their team in East Sussex. They are a well-established development company specialising in the creation of high-quality homes across the south east of England, particularly in Kent, Sussex and Hampshire. They are well known for their quality developments of high specification homes often built in highly sought after, semi-rural settings to the standard our customers have come to expect. Job Purpose A rare opportunity has arisen for a talented Estimator to join their Development business; Based in their head office in East Sussex. This role is responsible for providing cost estimates / management throughout the construction phase of our high specification developments. You will establish cost targets by analysing, monitoring and predicting market cost levels of materials and subcontractors to enable the business to accurately minimise financial risk whilst ensuring margins are maintained throughout the construction phases of our schemes. Other key duties include: • Visiting proposed sites and producing estimates of construction costs from limited information • Develop and refine estimates during the design process, liaising with the technical department • Identify and quantify abnormal risk areas • Support and cost information to support the land department during site purchases • Take off and price quantities from final design information and produce bill of quantities • Advise technical department of discrepancies on design drawings • Value engineer where possible throughout the construction process through the use of alternative methods or materials • Attend and contribute to client meetings • Track turn out cost during contract and on completion for ongoing cost and comparison views. • This is a key role and provides significant opportunity for further personal development. Experience Required The preferred candidate will have previous experience gained as an Estimator, ideally within a home’s Development Company or main contractor. You should be experienced in ‘take offs’ (i.e. making the correct conclusions regarding costs and quantities from drawings) as well as have experience of using Estimating software such as Conquest. The preferred candidate will have excellent numeracy skills, be highly organised with great interpersonal skills. Apply for this position below or alternatively for further information please contact David Weaving on 020 8892 0115. If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Construction Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications.
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