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Senior Estimator in Exeter, Devon

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Senior Estimator



Location: Exeter

Sector: Residential House Building

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Package



The Opportunity



A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join a leading residential house builder delivering high-quality housing developments across the South West.



This is a key commercial role where you’ll take ownership of the estimating process, supporting land acquisition, pre-construction and delivery teams to ensure projects are commercially viable and competitively priced.



Role Overview



You will be responsible for:



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Preparing detailed cost estimates for residential developments.



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Producing cost plans and viability assessments.



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Supporting land appraisals and acquisition decisions.



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Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender information.



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Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.



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Managing tender processes and negotiating costs.



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Supporting value engineering and cost optimisation.



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Working closely with technical, commercial and land teams.



About You



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Experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within house building.



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Strong understanding of residential construction costs.



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Experience preparing detailed cost plans and tenders.



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Good knowledge of subcontractor procurement and pricing.



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Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.



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Organised, proactive and detail focused.



Company Profile



You’ll be joining a leading residential developer with a strong reputation for delivering quality homes. The business offers excellent career progression, long-term stability and the opportunity to work on high-profile housing developments.



What’s in it for you?



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Up to £80,000 + package



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Car allowance or company vehicle



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Excellent career progression



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High-quality residential developments



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Holiday and benefits package



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Supportive commercial leadership team



About Walker & Sloan



Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, partner with developers and contractors across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality

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Senior Estimator in Exeter, Devon

Exeter, UK
Full time

Published on 02/17/2026

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