Shanly Homes - the privately-owned, award-winning regional housebuilder - 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.
About the Estimator role
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Prepare financial feasibility budgets to support the land appraisal process.
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Assist the land team with accurate and up-to-date information during appraisals.
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Develop comprehensive budgets for use in cost/value monitoring by the construction team.
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Take off quantities from drawings, specifications and other project documentation to prepare budgets.
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Provide input on technical and design elements at pre-contract stages to ensure economical design and construction methods are used.
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Support the sales team with cost advice and support the surveyors with cost estimates for variations.
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Prepare and issue cost and value reconciliations, forecasting and budgets within agreed values.
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Keep abreast of and apply relevant codes of practice, including building regulations, HSE guidelines and warranty provider requirements.
About you
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Proven experience as an Estimator, ideally with a residential house builder
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Confident in reviewing, understanding and taking off quantities from drawings
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Skilled at preparing budgets and providing sound advice regarding costs
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Good all round construction knowledge
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Proactive approach to keeping up to date with market rates for trades and materials.
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Proficient in the use of Excel and digital measuring software (ideally Bluebeam).
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Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
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Strong communication skills and a key team member.
What we offer in return
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Friendly, supportive team with a welcoming culture
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A privately-owned business with all the benefits of a financially strong company that has stood the test of time
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Competitive salary and car allowance
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Discretionary annual and long-term bonus schemes (up to 15% of annual salary)
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Enhanced pension scheme paid via salary exchange
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BUPA cover
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Annual leave starting at 25 days to a max of 30 days
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Free life assurance
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Many wellbeing benefits – on-demand GP service, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme and a cycle to work scheme
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Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors
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Plus many social events throughout the year.