Principal Estimator

at  Willmott Dixon Group

PRINCIPAL ESTIMATOR

Willmott Dixon are currently looking to recruit a Principal Estimator to join our London and East construction business. With offices in Hitchin and Chelmsford, we deliver projects across multiple sectors within west, east and north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. This is a hybrid role which will involve a mix of both remote based and office based working.
The Principal Estimator will lead and take ownership to deliver a build cost for our customers on one or more high value projects, ensuring we propose the right net cost, on time, and to the highest quality for cost accuracy.
You will collaborate with our wider preconstruction team and supply chain partners to ensure that we provide an accurate cost in line with the project scope and the customer’s requirements. The Principal Estimator will lead and take ownership of the estimating process to contract signing, strategising the procurement/value for money phase to deliver a successful and profitable project.
You will ensure the service standards and customer value is at the forefront of delivering a perfect product and service.

ABOUT US

With nearly 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.
Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business!
Willmott Dixon was awarded 5th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (2020) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2021 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development

• Create robust accurate cost plans to track the development of the customer’s concept design through the various design gateways up to target price.
• Take the lead in guiding the design team and customer with respect to affordability.
• Identify opportunities to add value.
• Identify risks and offer workable solutions throughout the project process