About the job

Description

In a Nutshell

We have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join our team within Vistry London Division, at our Brentwood office. As our Estimator, you will work as part of the wider Estimating team and be responsible for providing an estimating service including the preparation of development budgets, this will range from bid stage to final settlements (Budgetary Controls). The conclusion of the budgetary control document forms the handover to the Quantity Surveying and Buying teams. The candidate should have sufficient experience of working on both development and D&B led opportunities and will have the ability of working with a minimum amount of supervision.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

In return, what we would like from you

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Development experience within the London Construction Sector.
• Be computer literate.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Sound analytical estimating skills.
• Appreciation of Engineering techniques.
• Knowledge of construction details.
• Costs Planning skills
• Strong commitment to achieving deadlines.
• Methodical and logical approach.
• Communication skills.
• Able to work efficiently, utilizing own initiative, prioritizing as necessary.
• A full driving license.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Positive attitude towards teamwork.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and concisely

Desirable

• Minimum of an HNC in Building or equivalent
• D&B & Development led project experience.
• Internal BOQ production
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam measurement software.
• Intermediate level of Excel proficiency.

More about the Estimator role

• In advance of a bid submission, you will prepare development budgets for the Land and new business Manager to evaluate viability for the scheme.
• Update construction budgets on a regular basis including the following key stages, post RIBA Stage 2, Post RIBA Stage 3, Pre Planning Submission, Planning Approval and at any other point following changes to the scheme.
• Support Head of Estimating with Production Forecast Updates.
• You will be responsible for providing budgetary framework to assist the Surveyors/Buyers in their financial control of the development post start on site.
• Evaluate risks and cost of construction abnormals, discussing, reviewing & adjusting costs associated with specifications alongside the relevant departments prior to finalisation of the budget.
• Work closely with planning team to ensure budget functions and position is maintained throughout the estimating process.
• Review Planning conditions and ensure budget reflects same.
• Take guidance from New Business / Development lead in respect of S106 costs for inclusion within budget.
• Liaise with Architects/Design Engineers on matters of preliminary Design and Engineering solutions
• Liaising with the team to identify value engineering solutions for the team to consider, along with ensuring design proposals align with the current cost assumptions.
• Completion of project CSA and pricing the prepared documentation.
• Provide any supporting information for the tender submission.
• Provide input into post tender clarifications and negotiations.
• Attendance at bid launch, LOS planning stages, settlement / handover, and all design team meetings.
• Attend Estimating Meetings.
• Lead on communication with our supply chain.
• Prepares Subcontractor enquiry documentation for tender purposes.
• Undertaking subcontractor and material supplier quotation analysis, ensuring compliance and competitiveness.
• Co-ordinates the preparation of Bills of Quantities including specifications, drawing and schedules etc for analytical pricing.
• Co-ordinates with the Buying Department for material price updates.
• Liaises with surveyors and buyers during contract period to provide advice / information and to receive feedback as necessary.
• Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam software.
• Undertaking fixed price analysis.

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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