Assistant Estimator

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. 

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. 

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

​​To provide information, where necessary, to assist the Head of Estimating with the land purchase exercise that will enable clear materials and labour costs to be considered at that stage. 

​Ensure that all estimating work required to deliver the business unit output is completed in a timely manner and within an agreed programme. To present the information in the required format to the Head of Estimating 

​To maintain the business culture and control framework within the boundaries set out in the Operating Framework and Taylor Wimpey CDM processes. 

​The role will include on-the-job training, and support with internal progression opportunities. 

Primary Responsibilities

Provide information for land purchase exercise: 

• Once land opportunities are identified, familiarise the geographical area and consider site issues 
• Assist in the preparation of estimates 

Complete all estimating work: 

• Collate and review orders and comparison schedules from Project Surveyors for assessment. 
• To load COINs at LPE and PLA stages. 
• Maintain schedules of quantities at various levels and price them individually. 
• Ensure the cost base is updated. 
• Assist in the measurement of land opportunities using OnSight. 
• Download and manage dataroom’s for new and existing Land Opportunities. 

Monitor and report costs: 

• Complete the land purchase exercise for presentation to the management tea. 
• Assist in updating the existing land purchase exercises on a quarterly basis for presentation to the management team. 
• Maintain the LPE/PLA monthly issued schedule. 

General 

• Ensure awareness of continuing product development in light of changes in legislation i.e. building regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE, Taylor Wimpey health and safety, etc. 
• Attend concept, design team, specification and any other relevant meeting as required under the Company’s Operating framework 
• Undertake regular site visits for new projects. 
• Input and maintain any computer-based estimating databases or systems. 
• Any other duties as required by the Head of Estimating. 

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• High standard of financial literacy & analytical skills 
• Considerable drive and energy 

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.  We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.  Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.    

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. 

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants:

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.