About the role

Senior Estimator – House Builder
Location: Doncaster (with regional travel across Yorkshire)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

An established and rapidly growing residential developer is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Estimator to join their regional team based in Doncaster. Operating at a high level within the UK housebuilding market, the company is entering a significant phase of growth and requires a commercially astute professional to help support strategic land acquisitions and development appraisals.

This is a pivotal role offering strong long-term potential in a stable, supportive environment with a commitment to quality, community engagement, and collaborative working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost plans for land bids, appraisals, and development feasibility studies

• Analyse drawings, specifications, and technical reports to support budget creation

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams (land, technical, commercial, finance)

• Identify and manage commercial risks across development projects

• Produce accurate reports to support decision-making and budget sign-off

• Contribute to overall business planning and financial forecasting processes

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in an estimating role within residential development or construction

• Strong knowledge of cost planning and tendering for housing projects

• Relevant qualifications (Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline)

• Professional membership (e.g. RICS) is beneficial but not essential

• Excellent communicator with strong numerical and analytical skills

• Confident working independently and across multifunctional teams

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the region

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary package

• Performance-based bonus scheme

• Career development opportunities in a growing region

• Flexible benefits including lifestyle and wellbeing perks

• Supportive working culture focused on transparency, collaboration, and innovation

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Estimator to join a well-capitalised developer with long-term security and a strong project pipeline. The business is committed to investing in people and delivering high-quality residential communities.