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Regional EstimatorA variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.Type: Full-time permanent Salary: Up to 70,000 dependent on experience Additional: Car allowance or company vehicle Location: Nottingham - Midlands regionOverviewLinsco are delighted to be supporting one of our clients, a well established house builder with national coverage. Due to continued business growth they are now looking for a Regional Estimator to support their commercial team across the midlands region.The Regional Estimator plays a key role in assessing land opportunities from initial appraisal through to acquisition. Operating at a regional level, this position supports the evaluation of site viability before projects are transferred to the Commercial and Buying teams.Working closely with Land, Technical, and Commercial departments, the successful candidate will produce accurate cost assessments and financial appraisals to support land acquisition decisions and ensure developments are delivered in a commercially efficient manner.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and prepare detailed land appraisals, considering all associated costs including acquisition, legal fees, site preparation, environmental constraints, ground conditions, and infrastructure requirementsDevelop comprehensive construction cost estimates, providing clear breakdowns to support viability assessmentsAnalyse market data, comparable developments, and land transactions to inform cost assumptions and land valueUndertake site visits to identify constraints, risks, and factors that may influence development costsWork collaboratively with Technical and Pre-Development teams to explore value engineering opportunities and cost-saving construction methodsProduce financial appraisals and feasibility studies for land bids, including risk and sensitivity analysisAlign cost estimates with financial forecasts and project budgets in collaboration with finance teamsPrepare and present detailed cost reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support decision-makingSupport the preparation of gateway submissions and regional land reports alongside Commercial and Land DirectorsMaintain and update cost databases and benchmarking information, ensuring all assumptions remain accurate and up to dateKeep thorough records of estimates and appraisals for future reference, audits, and analysisSkills & ExperienceRelevant qualification or strong practical experience in estimating, commercial management, land appraisal, or groundworks, ideally within residential developmentExperience using digital estimating or measurement tools (e.g. Bluebeam or similar)Familiarity with COINS or similar systems is advantageousStrong understanding of ground conditions and technical solutions, including remediation, foundations, drainage, and retaining structuresSound knowledge of construction methods, regulations, and commercial principlesStrong analytical ability with attention to detail when interpreting drawings, surveys, and site dataConfident communicator, capable of working effectively with internal teams, consultants, and external partnersAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a proactive and solutions-focused approachBenefits26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompany car or car allowanceDiscretionary bonus schemeHoliday buy-back schemeCompany pensionPrivate medical insuranceLife assuranceShare purchase planRetail and high street discountsApplicationsIf you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. xjdpvnf All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.