Estimator / Cost Manager

Yorkshire Choice Homes are an award winning, family-run Home Builder whose dedication to excellence is not only displayed through our homes that we build, but in our people too.

Offering a friendly & dynamic environment, where collaborative teamwork and professional camaraderie thrives, it is easy to feel at home and part of the Yorkshire Choice Homes ‘family’.

Due to growth, we are looking for someone with good analytical skills and an attention to detail to assess costs and complete take-off’s effectively.

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor you will play a vital role in ensuring that our projects are accurately costed; from pre-build through to completion!

The role:

Produce cost appraisals of new land opportunities

Carry out detailed take-offs to abstract into feasibilities and cost plans.

Read drawings & review project specifications to understand the requirements in order to prepare detailed estimates and budgets for projects, including materials, labour & plant

Collaborate with other members of the team including Land Managers, Technical, and Design to gather necessary information for accurate estimates as well as supporting the wider team generally with tasks as required

Maintain and update cost databases.

Prepare bid proposals and other documentation required for project bids.

About you:

Bachelor's degree or BTEC Diploma, or currently studying towards in construction related qualification

Previous experience in take-offs for New Build housing preferred but not required.

Proficient in cost estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Eagerness to continually learn and develop skills in estimating, take-offs and construction management.

At Yorkshire Choice Homes, we value the contributions of every team member and offer a supportive and collaborative work environment. In addition to a competitive package, you will have the opportunity to be a key player in a company that is shaping the future of the home building industry.

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