Estimator
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire | Full-Time | On-site
At Shanly Homes, we don’t just build houses. We create exceptional homes designed for modern living, with quality and craftsmanship at the heart of everything we do.
As a privately-owned and multi award-winning regional housebuilder, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke developments in some of the South East’s most desirable locations.
We’re hiring an experienced Estimator to take ownership of cost estimates, feasibility budgets and financial reports for all land appraisals.
Join a successful, motivated, and dynamic business that values collaboration, attention to detail, and precision in our results.
About the Estimator Role
- Prepare financial feasibility budgets and development appraisals to support the residential land acquisition and land appraisal process.
- Assist the Land Team by providing accurate, timely and commercially robust cost information during site appraisals and feasibility assessments.
- Develop detailed construction cost budgets for use in ongoing cost planning, value engineering, and cost/value monitoring throughout project delivery.
- Carry out quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to produce accurate cost estimates and construction budgets.
- Provide input on technical design and pre-construction stages to support economical design solutions, buildability, and efficient construction methods.
- Support the Sales Team with cost advice and assist Quantity Surveyors with cost estimates for variations and commercial reporting.
- Prepare and issue cost/value reconciliations, forecasting reports, and updated budgets in line with agreed financial parameters.
- Maintain awareness of and apply relevant industry standards, including Building Regulations, HSE requirements, NHBC standards, and warranty provider guidelines.
- Keep up to date with current market rates for materials, labour, and subcontract packages to ensure accurate and competitive cost estimating.
- Work closely with internal teams to support residential housebuilding projects from feasibility stage through to delivery, ensuring strong cost control and financial accuracy.
About you
- Proven experience as an Estimator, ideally with a residential house builder
- Confident in reviewing, understanding and taking off quantities from drawings
- Skilled at preparing budgets and providing sound advice regarding costs
- Good all round construction knowledge
- Proactive approach to keeping up to date with market rates for trades and materials.
- Proficient in the use of Excel and digital measuring software (ideally Bluebeam).
- Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and a key team member.
What we offer in return
- Friendly, supportive team and a welcoming culture.
- Impressive, modern office space providing an enjoyable space to work from.
- Located in beautiful Beaconsfield Old Town, close to many cafés, restaurants and shops.
- Easy to commute to with great road connections being just off the M40 and within a 10 minute walk to Beaconsfield train station.
- A privately-owned business with all the benefits of a financially strong company that has stood the test of time.
- Competitive salary and car allowance.
- Discretionary annual and long-term bonus schemes (up to 15% of annual salary).
- Annual leave starting at 25 days to a max of 30 days.
- Free life assurance and private medical insurance.
- Enhanced pension scheme via salary exchange.
- Many wellbeing benefits – free weekly fitness sessions, on demand GP service, gym discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors.
Apply now and play a key role in delivering high-quality housebuilding here at Shanly Homes.
Keywords
Estimator, Construction Estimator, Residential Estimator, Housebuilding Estimator, Cost Estimator, Cost Planner, Quantity Take-Off, Feasibility Estimator, Residential Construction, New Build Housing, Property Development, Housebuilder, Land Appraisal, Development Appraisal, Cost Planning, Budget Forecasting, Bluebeam, Construction Cost Management, Commercial Construction, Building Regulations, NHBC.
Pay: £60,000.00-£95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
