Estimator in Coalville

We have a great opportunity for an Estimator to join our team within Vistry Works, based either at our East Midlands or Warrington factory with travel to our 3 facilities as required for the role. As our Estimator, you will be responsible for providing commercial cost insight to Vistry Works and the regional business units, consulting with teams across the business working on benchmarking and cost analysis. You will initiate and oversee commercial initiatives including the delivery of identified cost savings and to assist with driving the standardisation of commercial estimating processes and procedures. You will also lead innovative pricing across the business to help shape continuous development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing area of Vistry Group, reporting to the Operations Director with a dotted line to the Group Commercial function, to develop relationships and have a strong influence in developing continuous improvement. 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 Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary 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 Experience in the MMC industry is desirable but not essential Strong construction pricing knowledge Excellent networking skills Excellent all-round communications skills Relevant previous experience working within a residential house builder desirable Strong IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information effectively Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Accuracy with an attention to detail Excellent team building/working skills Ethical, honest, and possessing discretion A decision maker with a pragmatic approach to problem solving Capable of strategic vision Ability to motivate and lead COINS familiarisation desirable Understanding of the development and application of business processes and controls Ability to use own initiative Analytical skills Ability to work independently as well as being a team player High level of integrity Ability to be objective and demonstrate sound judgement Organisational and facilitation skills Ability to be flexible and adapt to change Ability to work to tight deadlines Ability to travel to cover the Vistry Works divisionMore about the Estimator role… Providing up to date cost information into Group Commercial through Benchmarking Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements and finalising a tender sum Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. Internal BOQ production for all elements of Vistry Work production Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. 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 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 Carry out extensive costing exercises for legislation changes and business innovation including exploration of various MMC Promote the expansion and maintenance of good working relations with all internal and external stakeholders Ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed of key departmental developments Maintain open lines of communication with colleagues across all regions Providing support to the Group Sustainability & Social Value agenda Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us… At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. #LI-WS1