Estimator

Are you an experienced Estimator?
Do you have a background in producing estimates, budgets and cash flow reports for land acquisitions?
Do you live within a commutable distance of Exeter?

I have a new vacancy for an estimator to join a well-respected developer in Exeter building sustainable new homes and communities across the south west region.

Working in the commercial team you will heavily feed into the companies land bids with accurate development budgets, cashflows and estimates for the pre purchase of land and final budgets prior to hand over, ensuring maximum cost effectiveness of projects.

 

✅ Summary of duties:

• Utilise computerised estimating/measurement software to produce accurate take-offs and cost estimates.

• Review and interpret tender documentation including correspondence, drawings, and specifications (both paper and digital formats).

• Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations, identifying and resolving any conditions or qualifications.

• Document and record tender costs, outputs, and key data throughout the tender process.

• Provide value engineering input by challenging design proposals and identifying more cost-effective solutions to enhance development viability.

• Liaise confidently with internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders to communicate requirements and resolve queries.

 
✅ What’s needed:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
• Experienced in the use of estimating software
• Demonstrable experience interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence in liaising at all levels.
• Detailed knowledge of construction techniques and current building regulations.
• Previous experience in a housing development
• Strong contractual and commercial awareness
• Dual developer and contracting experience preferred

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive, solution-oriented professional with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A collaborative team player with the confidence to challenge assumptions and contribute ideas.

 

The ideal candidate would come from a house building background ideally within contracting and be able to hit the ground running under minimal supervision.

Based in Exeter with travel to meetings. An exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and exciting business who is hugely investing into land within the area offering stability of work projects due to their in demand business model.

 

Competitive salary DOE plus excellent benefits and package!

 

✅ Click to apply now!

 

Job Title: Senior Estimator (Land)
Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter