Senior/Chief Estimator
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £65,000.0 to £75,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £65,000 - £75,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4GT |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4752347_1764753325 |
Summary
Your new company
They are a leading 5-star housebuilder, consistently recognised for delivering high-quality homes since 2010. Their success comes from combining innovation, expertise, and a strong commitment to putting customers first. They offer tailored career opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals, and ex-Armed Forces personnel to help shape the future of homebuilding. They have a hybrid working approach that allows office-based colleagues to balance time between the office, construction sites, sales offices, and home, ensuring flexibility and collaboration.
Your new role
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager/Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the preparation of cost plans for both the land purchase exercise and reappraisal of development opportunities. Ensure that all estimating work required to deliver the business' unit output is completed timely and accurately in the most efficient and effective manner in support of the business plan.
What you'll need to succeed
- Industry related business qualification with a valid CSCS card.
- Proven track record in similar role or at the level of at least Estimator.
- Must have the ability to manage a team.
- Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates.
- Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations.
- Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards.
- Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. Excel, measurement and land viability software.
- Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry.
- Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements etc.
- Team player, and supportive of colleagues.
- Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers.
What you'll get in return
- £65,000 - £75,000 salary
- Competitive Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Cover
- Company Car or Cash Allowance
- Annual Medical Health Assessment
- 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
- Choice of Flexible Benefits
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
What you need to do now
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