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Senior Cost Estimator RoleThis is a challenging opportunity for an experienced Senior Cost Estimator to join our team in a hybrid working environment. Based in Northampton/Milton Keynes, you will work closely with the Technical, Land and Commercial teams to provide accurate estimates for land viability/appraisal and construction costs.As a Senior Cost Estimator, your main responsibilities will include:Evaluating and accurately estimating the costs of land acquisition, including purchase price, legal fees, site preparation, environmental factors, land topography and site conditions.Preparing accurate viability estimates of all construction costs with a full breakdown.Staying up-to-date on local regulations to ensure accurate pricing and cost estimation.Visiting proposed sites to establish site constraints that may affect pricing strategy.Collaborating with the Regional Technical team to explore and present innovative construction techniques to reduce cost and value engineer design solutions.Delivering detailed financial appraisals for new land bids and undertaking cost and risk analysis for new sites.Coordinating with the finance team to ensure land cost estimates align with overall project budgets and financial forecasts.Preparing detailed cost estimation reports for the Regional Commercial Director, including all costs associated with land acquisition and development.Maintaining the database of standard cost allowance to ensure cost assumptions are current.In order to be successful in this role, you will require:A relevant qualification or extensive experience in land viabilities/appraisals, cost estimating, Commercial or Groundworks experience within the residential homebuilding industry.Experience with a computerised estimating/measurement system e.g. Bluebeam or equivalent.Broad legal knowledge and Financial/Commercial awareness.A detailed knowledge of construction techniques and building regulations.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for interpreting data from surveys, contours and plans.Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, contractors and external vendors.If you have the necessary skills and experience, please apply for this exciting opportunity.