Senior Estimator

CALA Group; Boston; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Senior Estimator to oversee developments, ensuring compliance with company procedures and industry standards. The role involves managing the tendering process and facilitating budgets while liaising with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a surveying degree, strong organisational skills, and experience in a similar role within a national house builder. Join this dynamic company to contribute to sustainable new communities and enjoy opportunities for personal growth and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal growth

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a national house builder.
• Previous experience with Housing Association building contracts.
• Experience with procedures and producing accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Commercial Director on land appraisal production.
• Manage the annual tendering process for standard products.
• Provide cost reports and key date updates to deadline.
• Create and monitor budgets for sub-contractors and materials.
• Liaise with different departmental managers for data gathering.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

IT literate

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of business aims

Education

Surveying degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sitestream or similar software

Job description

The successful candidate will act as a Senior Estimator for a limited number of developments in line with company procedures, industry best practice and legal requirements. In addition to specific responsibility for own developments, be actively involved in the production of all land bid appraisals required for the various stages of future business.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Report directly to Commercial Director on viability and land appraisal production for all future developments.
• Responsible for managing the annual tendering process for standard product and liaising with other members of the commercial and wider team on the production of information for this.
• To provide cost reports and key date updates to deadline.
• Create and monitor budgets for sub-contractors and materials
• Monitor prelim budgets and assist Construction team with managing these
• Monitor sales & marketing budgets and assist Sales team with managing these
• Monitor fees budgets and assist Technical team with managing these
• Order & pay variations
• Land site margin tracking
• Attending bid review meetings, pre-plan meetings and cost review meetings
• Liaise with the buying function and order & control materials required for projects
• Work with the Commercial Director regarding on-going work on viabilities for future developments and land bids
• Work with Departmental Manager’s (Land/Technical/Construction/Sales) to gather data required for land bid process through to PTP process.

About You

Knowledge

• Surveying degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of flatted and house building schemes
• Good technical knowledge
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract is desirable

Skills

• Organisational and time management skills with the ability to adapt to change and prioritise accordingly
• IT literate, particularly with Microsoft Office and Sitestream or similar land viability software
• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
• Have a willingness to understand and appreciate the wider aims of the business

Experience

• Experience in a similar role within a national house builder
• Previous experience working with Housing Association building contracts
• Experience of working with procedures and producing accurate reports and presentations

Closing Date: 24 February 2026

We recognise that a diverse team makes us a stronger and more successful company. We value different ideas and perspectives as it helps improve our decision-making, products and services. And we’re striving to create an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can feel comfortable as themselves, uniquely contribute and do their best work. If we need to adjust anything in our recruitment process to support you, please contact [e-mail]

About Us

The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder and leading provider of desirable new homes across Scotland, the South of England & Midlands. Driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities, our homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, and we have a passion for providing our customers with a great home buying experience. This is an exciting time to be at Cala. Our approach to sustainability and technology is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and we’re aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both our staff and customers. At Cala, you can expect to be part of an environment which allows you to do meaningful work, while offering opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to be the favoured employer in our industry and beyond. We encourage applications from those who want to be part of a culture where they can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and be comfortable being themselves at work.