Estimator

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In a Nutshell…
We have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join our team within Vistry Works, at our Coalville office and factory. As our Estimator, you will require strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to ensure smooth operations in the estimation of timber frame and roof trusses. The successful candidate will need to have strong Excel and Maths abilities and be familiar with estimation, take-off processes and house building.
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
Relevant previous Estimating experience working within a residential house builder
Excellent organisational skills to maintain accurate records of customer information and communication logs
Experienced in pricing work from first principles as well as utilising supply chain information
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage deadlines across multiple projects and collaborate closely with the lead Estimator and other departments
Familiarity with house building industry terminology and practices, ideally in relation to timber frame construction
Ability to interpret construction working drawings, standard details and specifications.
Proven ability to accurately take-off materials and quantities from drawings, experience with Bluebeam take-off software an advantage.
Strong Excel knowledge
Experience of Dynamics D365 beneficialMore about the Estimator role…
Assist in gathering and organising relevant project information for tendering purposes.
Preparing and submitting bids and proposals relating to timber frame construction and roof trusses.
Provide input into post tender clarifications and negotiations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and colleagues.
Attendance at client and stakeholder meetings as required.
Assist with the development of a measurement and pricing strategy.
Assist with the development and production of standard documentation to support the tendering and other internal processes.
Identify, generate and communicate costs for additional contract works.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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Coalville

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