Estimator

Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.  

Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of what we do and in order for us to succeed in becoming the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder, we are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. 

We are looking to recruit a full time Estimator. The aim of the post is to work as part of our Commercial team and be responsible for preparing whole development budgets, estimates and cashflows from pre-land purchase to final budget estimate, prior to the handover to the Quantity Surveying and Buying teams. To provide accurate estimates to the Land and Planning department to assist in secure Land/Business opportunities as well as to maximise the cost effectiveness of developments.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Developing strong relationships with external consultants and other specialists
• Develop and maintain market awareness on materials and sub-contractor prices
• Maintain the database of standard cost allowances, and work closely with the commercial department to ensure cost assumptions are current
• Deliver detailed financial appraisals for new land bids and undertake cost and risk analysis for new sites
• Responsible for taking off quantities, procuring competitive quotations, analysing the results and producing finalisation documents
• Consider drawings and the employer’s requirements to understand the requirements of the tender documentation
• Once land is purchased ensure that the build cost budget is updated at regular intervals e.g. quarterly to ensure the appraisal remains robust and in line with build cost inflation. Also ensure the budget is updated at key milestones such as planning submission and for start on site budget.
• Consider sub-contract quotes and attendances to incorporate into estimates
• Visit site to establish site constraints etc, that may affect pricing strategy
• Be technically competent with a very good understanding of the building process
• Analyse and critique all information provided to the Department for cost effectiveness
• Explore and present innovative construction techniques to reduce cost
• Value engineer specifications and materials to enhance cost effectiveness