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Estimator Dudley Shape the cost and craft of exceptional retail environments For almost 60 years, Nuttall has been one of the UKs leading specialists in the design, manufacture, and installation of retail and commercial environments. Based in Dudley, we deliver bespoke fit outs and precision sheet-metal and wood fabrications for leading brands nationwide. Were looking for a skilled Estimator to join o... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Senior Construction Estimator (Experienced Estimators or strong step-up candidates considered) Location: Pendeford, Wolverhampton Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance (DOE) Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible (typically 1–2 days in the office) About SWG Construction SWG Construction is an established principal contractor delivering residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects across the Midlands and Wales. We win work through careful pre-construction planning, accurate first-principles pricing, and strong supply chain relationships, rather than simply competing on the lowest price. With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, we are looking to strengthen our pre-construction team with an experienced estimator who can play a key role in shaping our tenders. The Role This is an opportunity for either: • an experienced Senior Estimator looking for a stable and flexible environment, or, • a capable Estimator ready to step up into a more senior role. You will work closely with our directors, commercial team and project delivery teams, taking responsibility for preparing competitive tenders from first principles through to tender submission and handover. Your input will directly influence bid strategy, risk identification and value engineering opportunities. Typical project values range from £500K to £8M Key Responsibilities • Prepare accurate and competitive tenders for new build and refurbishment projects, • Price work from first principles, understanding construction methodology and sequencing, • Review drawings, specifications and employer’s requirements to identify risks and opportunities, • Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries to ensure full scope coverage, • Evaluate subcontract returns for commercial and technical compliance, • Participate in tender adjudication meetings with senior management, • Provide a clear and structured handover to the delivery team when projects are secured What We’re Looking For We value strong construction knowledge and practical estimating ability. Experience • Ideally, 5+ years estimating experience with a UK principal contractor, • Experience pricing Design & Build and traditional contracts Technical Skills • Strong understanding of construction methodology and cost planning, • Confident pricing from first principles, • Strong Excel skills essential, • Experience with Causeway estimating software is advantageous Additional Advantages • Knowledge of Midlands-based subcontractors and supply chains, • Strong communication skills when working with consultants, clients and internal teams Package & Benefits • £60,000 – £75,000 salary (DOE), • Car allowance, • Hybrid working (typically 1–2 days office-based), • 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, • Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing contractor We are particularly interested in people looking for a long-term role where they can make a meaningful contribution to the success of the business. Direct applicants only – no agency submissions please

In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our Wolverhampton office. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. 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 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • 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, • Christmas company shutdown, • HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent, • Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level), • Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion, • A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations, • A good knowledge or construction methods and materials, • Strong mathematical and IT ability, • Ability to assess and analyse information, • Good business sense, • Good understanding of budget management, • Negotiating and networking skills, • Excellent communications skills, • Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work, • Good team working skills, • Accurate with an eye for detail, • A methodical approach, • Degree in Surveying or similar, • Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development, • Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises, • Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication, • Recognise and advise Site Managers on delays, extensions of time and loss and/or expense and ensuring relevant notices are issued., • Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings, • Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise, • Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes, • Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors, • Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required, • Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team, • Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works, • Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order, • Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser's extras, • Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates, • Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates, • Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs), • Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties, • Preparation of financial reports including:, • Internal Valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports in accordance with schedule of accounting period end dates and deadlines, • Margin Analysis reports., • Commercial Analysis (final margin) forecasts and Cost to Complete forecasts, • Cash Flow forecasts, • Turnover forecasts, • De-brief reports, • Compile and present CV2 tender summary sign-off in accordance with parameters determined in the Commercial Best Practice Manual. Compile and present CV1 tender summary sign-off in accordance with parameters determined in the Commercial Best Practice manual. Coordinate the activities of the Material Buyer and Company Estimator to achieve CV1 and CV2 sign-off., • Place and issue sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements., • Attend and minute all sub-contract order adjudication meetings., • Compile reports on contract letting vs. estimate for each site periodically, as required., • Liaise with build department on sub-contractors' performance and compliance with order conditions., • Complete sub-contract orders to accord with site programmed build requirements in accordance with Group Policy and Group Rebate schemes and fully adjudicate prior to issue of documentation., • Control and report post contract cost movements per development every month. Update CV1 and CV2 site specific reports and provide details of all 'unscheduled' and 'scheduled' order revisions i.e. Site Instructions and site purchase orders. To provide such monthly reporting as required by the Commercial Manager., • Review professional fee provisions and statutory service cost, and credits, with the technical department., • Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Vistry Group Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract., • Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/service provider., • Where necessary, determine a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect., • Diligently use the Vistry Group construction system to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc., • Assist in the regular review of materials on-site and material valuations., • Properly categorise on the construction system 'unscheduled' and 'scheduled' order amendments., • Settle all variation invoices/applications for payment in accordance with Vistry Group Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract., • Process groundwork's payments/applications for payment using the Vistry Group AGA payment system as outlined in Commercial Best Practice Manual., • Ensure the collection of retention against all sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy. Manage and certify retention releases on completion of the development., • Complete and agree sub-contract final accounts within 6 months of the last legal completion on-site and prior to the first release of retention to the individual sub-contractors., • Maintain final account schedule., • Maintain completed development provision on CV1., • Maintain CV2 reserves as part of the 'Old Site Reserve' central file., • Liaise with the technical department to secure site adoptions and tender, let and administer maintenance orders, as required., • Complete formal site closedown procedure in accordance with Group Policy., • Assist the Commercial Director / Manager to ensure:, • correct financial controls of sites is maintained at all times., • all sub-contract payments are recorded and processed through the surveyors and payments clerks in accordance with the general terms and conditions of purchase orders., • Inform the management team of any abnormal cost or circumstances which will have a significant effect on cost or have long term cost implications., • Ensure Quantity Surveyors are pro-active on sites within their daily control, advice and discuss any operation or method where cost savings could be achieved., • Mentor, manage and develop assistant/ junior surveyors and ensure the efficient running of the surveying team., • Ensure you keep up to date with legislation changes and attend training and technical training as and when require by the Company. 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. #LI-AD1 JTRA1_UKTJ

Estimator Wolverhampton Up to £75k depending on experience A family-owned construction company is looking to recruit an Estimator to work in the Wolverhampton office. This business has a current group annual turnover of £100 million and has ambitions to grow this in the next 5 years. Type of work they carry out is both refurbishment and new build projects within social housing, apartments, care homes and insurance works. Key Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of quoted works process in order to maximise revenue and operating profit. Estimate the costs of projects in order to meet or exceed the client's requirements. Determine contractual, financial, technical and operational risks and to find opportunities to minimise risk and maximise gross profit. Support the fulfilment of the programme of works safely on time and to the required quality while maximising the gross profit and client's satisfaction. Implement all of the companies' policies including those for SHE and risk management. Promote Company values towards its customer in order to meet or exceed their expectations. Obtain suitable market quotations to substantiate the prime cost utilising the Supply Chain. Deliver accurate prime cost submissions at the adjudication meeting in a professional and logical manner. Advise line Manager of improvements / innovation within the company or externally that you become aware of.Key Skills and Qualifica...

The Electrical Estimator will play a key role in supporting the growth and delivery of ICP and private wire projects. The role involves preparing accurate, competitive estimates for LV - 33kV electrical infrastructure schemes, including cable installation, substations, contestable connections, civil works and metering systems. The successful candidate will work closely with the design, operations and commercial teams to price projects, assess technical requirements and support client proposals. Key Responsibilities Estimator and Tender Preparation * Prepare detailed cost estimates for HV/LV electrical infrastructure projects. * Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documents to understand scope. * Price all labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and specialist services. * Support the development of Bills of Quantities, take‑offs and cost breakdowns. * Ensure estimates comply with NERS, DNO/IDNO specifications and industry standards. * Prepare clear and professional tender submissions for clients. Technical and Commercial Assessment * Evaluate risks, assumptions and technical constraints within each project. * Recommend value‑engineering options where appropriate. * Identify opportunities for alternative designs or delivery methods to improve cost‑efficiency. * Assess project timescales, resourcing requirements and delivery implications. Collaboration and Project Handover * Work with ...

Senior Construction Estimator Wolverhampton - £60,000 - £75,000 per annum + Car Allowance (DOE) About the Company A well-established principal contractor delivering residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects across the Midlands and Wales. The business wins work through accurate first-principles pricing, careful pre-construction planning, and strong supply chain relationships, rather than competing solely on lowest price. With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, the team is looking to strengthen the pre-construction function with an estimator who can make a meaningful impact on tender strategy and delivery. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for either: * An experienced Senior Estimator seeking a stable and flexible environment, or * A capable Estimator ready to step up into a more senior role. You will work closely with directors, the commercial team, and project delivery teams to prepare competitive tenders from first principles through to submission and handover. Your contributions will influence bid strategy, risk identification, and value engineering opportunities. Typical project values range from £500K to £8M. As Senior Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for: * Preparing accurate and competitive tenders for new build and refurbishment projects * Pricing work from first principles, understanding construction methodology and sequencing * Reviewing drawings, specifications, and employer's requirements to identify risks and opportunities * Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries to ensure full scope coverage * Evaluating subcontract returns for commercial and technical compliance * Participating in tender adjudication meetings with senior management * Providing a clear and structured handover to the delivery team once projects are secured The Ideal Candidate The successful Senior Construction Estimator will have: Experience: * Ideally 5+ years estimating with a UK principal contractor * Experience pricing Design & Build and traditional contracts Technical Skills: * Strong understanding of construction methodology and cost planning * Confidence in pricing from first principles * Strong Excel skills * Experience with Causeway estimating software is advantageous Additional Advantages: * Knowledge of Midlands-based subcontractors and supply chains * Strong communication skills when working with consultants, clients, and internal teams What's on Offer * Salary between £60,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience) * Car allowance * Hybrid working (typically 1-2 days in the office) * 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays * Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing contractor * A chance to play a key role in shaping tender strategy and the success of the business • Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM JTRA1_UKTJ

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for an Designer Estimator to join our team at in the West Bromwich Modular Depot. As a Designer and Estimator, your role and remit will be to deliver comprehensive building design, estimating and quotation services with commercial insight and technical accuracy whilst driving margin and efficiencies across the project. Role Details: • Annual salary £28,000 - £33,000 dependent on skills and experience. Plus an annual on target bonus of 5%, • Role based: – West Bromwich Modular Depot, B70 0TX (Office based so you must live locally )., • Contract type: Permanent, • Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year., • Deliver accurate drawings and quotations, • Work closely with commercial teams to confirm that design solutions align with commercial targets., • Ensure all designs and quotations reflect commercial agreements and customer expectations prior to submission., • Prepare and submit detailed, accurate, competitive and professionally presented quotations to customers within agreed timeframe., • Coordinate design input to ensure bid costs are accurate and realistic., • Analyse and benchmark previous schemes against current tenders to inform pricing and design decisions from a commercial perspective., • Attend project meetings and customer interviews as required to support successful bid outcomes and effective order management., • Participate in peer reviews of bids prepared by team members, provide independent feedback on accuracy, completeness and competitiveness before final submission., • Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) including Maths and English., • Relevant design or technical qualification at a minimum of NVQ Level 3., • Ability to manage multiple projects., • Experience in a design or technical role., • Proven experience using Auto CAD and Revit., • Contributory pension including life insurance benefit, • A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!), • Learning & development opportunities and resources, • Opportunity for career progression, • A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day

Estimator (Print Industry) Permanent Hybrid working available once probation is completed Monday to Friday, 8 am 4 pm Wolverhampton £33,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Working on behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Estimator with a background in the print industry to join a busy commercial team. The role focuses on producing accurate, competitive estimates and tenders by working closely with internal departments, analysing production routes, and supporting informed commercial decision-making. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys technical detail, cost analysis, and collaboration, and who is confident working across multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality estimates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Estimating & Tender Preparation • Interpret customer requirements and ask clarifying questions to ensure accuracy., • Produce detailed and competitive estimates considering multiple layouts and production routings.

Senior Estimator Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. Greater Manchester Permanent The Client My client is a well-established main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across the North West of England. With a strong reputation built on professionalism, reliability, and long-term client relationships, they operate across a wide range of sectors including commercial, industrial, education and residential developments. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team and play a key role in securing and delivering future projects. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of construction projects. You will work closely with the pre-construction, commercial, and operational teams to ensure tenders are delivered to a high standard and within deadlines. This role is open to both experienced Estimators and Senior Estimators depending on experience. Key Responsibilities Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions Analysing drawings, specifications, and other documentation Managing the tender process from enquiry through to submission Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations Identifying value engineering opportunities Preparing bills of quantities and cost plans where required Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams Attending pre-tender and post-tender meetings Supporting handover of successful tenders to the delivery team Requirements Proven experience in an Estimator or Senior Estimator role within the construction industry Experience working for a main contractor Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and pricing Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Excellent organisational xrnqpay and communication skills Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines Desirable Experience across multiple sectors (commercial, healthcare, education, residential) Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Excel The Package Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Company car or car allowance Pension scheme Opportunities for professional development A supportive and collaborative working environment The opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the North West

Job Type: Full time We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our Wolverhampton office. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. 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. • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus, • Company car, car allowance or travel allowance, • Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees, • Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • 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, • Christmas company shutdown, • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…, • HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent, • Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level), • Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion, • A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations, • A good knowledge or construction methods and materials, • Strong mathematical and IT ability, • Ability to assess and analyse information, • Good business sense, • Good understanding of budget management, • Negotiating and networking skills, • Excellent communications skills, • Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work, • Good team working skills, • Accurate with an eye for detail, • A methodical approach, • Degree in Surveying or similar, • Working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), • Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development, • Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises, • Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication, • Recognise and advise Site Managers on delays, extensions of time and loss and/or expense and ensuring relevant notices are issued., • Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings, • Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise, • Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes, • Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors, • Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required, • Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget, • Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team, • Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works, • Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order, • Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations, • Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser’s extras, • Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates, • Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates, • Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client’s agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs), • Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties, • Preparation of financial reports including:, • Internal Valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports in accordance with schedule of accounting period end dates and deadlines, • Margin Analysis reports., • Commercial Analysis (final margin) forecasts and Cost to Complete forecasts, • Cash Flow forecasts, • Turnover forecasts, • De-brief reports, • Compile and present CV2 tender summary sign-off in accordance with parameters determined in the Commercial Best Practice Manual. Compile and present CV1 tender summary sign-off in accordance with parameters determined in the Commercial Best Practice manual. Coordinate the activities of the Material Buyer and Company Estimator to achieve CV1 and CV2 sign-off., • Obtain authorisation to ‘let’ all sub-contract orders valued over thresholds as noted in Commercial Best Practice Manual., • Place and issue sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements., • Attend and minute all sub-contract order adjudication meetings., • Compile reports on contract letting vs. estimate for each site periodically, as required., • Liaise with build department on sub-contractors’ performance and compliance with order conditions., • Ability to deal with complex consortium sites and attend relevant meetings., • Attend and project team meetings as required., • Complete sub-contract orders to accord with site programmed build requirements in accordance with Group Policy and Group Rebate schemes and fully adjudicate prior to issue of documentation., • Set up and regularly review with the site management team the PPQA tick sheet to facilitate sub-contract contract work payment., • To liaise with company management and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet the business’s reporting requirements., • Control and report post contract cost movements per development every month. Update CV1 and CV2 site specific reports and provide details of all “unscheduled” and “scheduled” order revisions i.e. Site Instructions and site purchase orders. To provide such monthly reporting as required by the Commercial Manager., • Review professional fee provisions and statutory service cost, and credits, with the technical department., • Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Vistry Group Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract., • Maintain a half yearly site reserve list., • Issue Payment Withhold Notices, where a contractor application, or part thereof, is in dispute in accordance with Construction Act., • Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/service provider., • Where necessary, determine a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect., • Diligently use the Vistry Group construction system to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc., • Assist in the regular review of materials on-site and material valuations., • Agree and process all sales variation requests, including works to show homes, stock plots and sales incentive works in accordance with group procedures., • Properly categorise on the construction system “unscheduled” and “scheduled” order amendments., • Settle all variation invoices/applications for payment in accordance with Vistry Group Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract., • Process groundwork’s payments/applications for payment using the Vistry Group AGA payment system as outlined in Commercial Best Practice Manual., • Ensure the collection of retention against all sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy. Manage and certify retention releases on completion of the development., • Complete and agree sub-contract final accounts within 6 months of the last legal completion on-site and prior to the first release of retention to the individual sub-contractors., • Maintain final account schedule., • Maintain completed development provision on CV1., • Maintain CV2 reserves as part of the ‘Old Site Reserve’ central file., • Liaise with the technical department to secure site adoptions and tender, let and administer maintenance orders, as required., • Complete formal site closedown procedure in accordance with Group Policy., • Assist the Commercial Director / Manager to ensure:, • correct financial controls of sites is maintained at all times., • all sub-contract payments are recorded and processed through the surveyors and payments clerks in accordance with the general terms and conditions of purchase orders., • Inform the management team of any abnormal cost or circumstances which will have a significant effect on cost or have long term cost implications., • Ensure Quantity Surveyors are pro-active on sites within their daily control, advice and discuss any operation or method where cost savings could be achieved., • Mentor, manage and develop assistant/ junior surveyors and ensure the efficient running of the surveying team., • Ensure you keep up to date with legislation changes and attend training and technical training as and when require by the Company. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-AD1

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A leading recruitment agency seeks an Estimator for the printing and packaging industry in West Yorkshire. You will support customer pricing by estimating costs and proposing margins while ensuring compliance with company standards.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Estimator for a major nuclear decommissioning project in Seascale.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Engineer who will play a key role in delivering independent cost estimates to support decision-making for future concepts and programmes covering the next 20+ years. We are seeking an Engineer with a background in cost estimating, manufacturing, or engin

A well-established main contractor in Essex is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team on a permanent basis. The role involves leading financial tenders, preparing cost plans, and collaborating with various departments.

Utilise client benchmarking data, in-house data and market data to independently develop robust analysis of ‘should cost’, ‘could cost’, ‘will cost’ and ‘forecast cost to go / cost at completion’. About you* An understanding of typical client approaches to developing robust cost esti

The successful candidate will manage a team of estimators, produce accurate cost estimates, and drive cost control and risk management throughout project lifecycles. This long-term contract opportunity offers the chance to work on complex infrastructure projects, providing strategic cost leadership

A global professional services company in Birmingham is seeking Estimators and Senior Estimators with strong experience in the Infrastructure sector. Successful candidates will produce accurate cost estimates, manage estimating processes, and support best practices.

A construction company in the North West is seeking a Senior Estimator. The role involves calculating build costs and collaborating with preconstruction teams to ensure customer value and project accuracy.

A prominent M&E Contractor is seeking a Mechanical Estimator for a permanent position in Birmingham.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed and competitive cost estimates and collaborating with various teams to ensure cost alignment throughout the project lifecycle. A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Estimator for the Euston Station Project

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Estimator for a hybrid role in the Construction sector, focusing on public sector projects in the East Midlands. Responsibilities include cost analysis, collaboration with teams, and project management.

The role involves sourcing materials, analysing costs, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure that products are delivered on time and at best value.

A leading engineering firm in Greater London is seeking a Cost Estimator to join their Cost & Commercial Management Team. The ideal candidate will possess rail estimating experience and be adept at developing evidence-based cost estimates on major rail projects.