At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the development lifecycle and provide accurate cost information for projects.
- Company: Allison Homes, dedicated to creating thriving homes and communities.
- Benefits: Career growth, supportive culture, and a focus on teamwork.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team that values kindness, trust, and performance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in delivering high-quality homes and communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating or cost management in construction.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are looking for an Estimator to join our Commercial team at Allison Homes, helping to shape and deliver the homes and communities of the future. At Allison Homes, our purpose is clear - creating great homes and communities where people thrive. As part of our East Region team, you will play a key role in ensuring our developments are commercially strong, sustainable and deliver real value for our customers and communities.
About the role
As an Estimator, you will support the full development lifecycle, from early land appraisal through to pre-construction and procurement. You will provide accurate and commercially robust cost information that supports confident decision-making and successful project delivery. You will work closely with colleagues across Land, Technical and Construction, helping to identify risks, unlock opportunities and drive best value solutions in everything we do.
Key areas of focus include:
- Supporting land appraisals and development budgets
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
- Managing cost data, benchmarking and reporting
- Supporting procurement and subcontractor tendering
- Driving value engineering and cost-effective solutions across developments
What we are looking for
We are keen to hear from commercially minded individuals with experience in estimating or cost management within housebuilding or construction. You will bring:
- Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills
- The ability to prepare and manage cost plans and budgets
- Knowledge of construction methods and residential development
- A collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships
- A proactive mindset with attention to detail and drive for improvement
Why join Allison Homes
We are proud of our people and the culture we continue to build together. At Allison Homes, you will be part of a business where:
- People are supported to grow and develop their careers
- Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work
- Our values of kindness, trust, teamwork, passion and performance guide everything we do
- You can make a real impact in delivering high-quality homes and communities
Estimator in Peterborough employer: Allison Homes
At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where our employees can thrive and develop their careers. As an Estimator in our East Region team, you will not only contribute to the creation of sustainable homes and communities but also benefit from our strong values of kindness, trust, and teamwork, ensuring that your work is both meaningful and rewarding.
