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Kennett Construction Services Limited is a growing and respected contractor specialising in insurance reinstatement works across residential, commercial, and industrial properties throughout Yorkshire and the surrounding regions. We work closely with insurers, loss adjusters, property managers, and Policyholders to restore properties following incidents such as fire, flood, escape of water, impact, subsidence, and escape of water.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Construction Estimator to join our growing Insurance Reinstatement division.

This is a key position responsible for ensuring the commercial success of construction and insurance reinstatement projects from inception through to final account. Working closely with surveyors, operational teams, senior management and directors, you will prepare detailed scopes of work and estimates, monitor project profitability throughout delivery, manage variations, and ensure all works are accurately accounted for before invoicing.

The successful candidate will possess strong construction knowledge, excellent commercial awareness, and the ability to identify opportunities, manage risks and maximise project profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Scope Development

• Review site survey reports, photographs, technical findings and supporting documentation.
• Prepare detailed and accurate scopes of work for insurance reinstatement and property repair projects.
• Produce comprehensive estimates using industry-standard estimating software and pricing methods.
• Ensure estimates achieve required company profit margins whilst remaining commercially competitive and compliant with client requirements.
• Identify potential risks, omissions and opportunities during the estimating process.

Commercial Oversight

• Monitor project costs, budgets and profitability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
• Carry out commercial reviews at key project milestones to ensure anticipated margins remain achievable.
• Work closely with operational teams to identify and address any commercial concerns affecting project performance.
• Provide proactive recommendations to improve financial outcomes and minimise commercial risk.

Variations & Additional Works

• Liaise with operations regarding additional works or hidden damage uncovered during project delivery.
• Prepare, substantiate and submit variation requests to clients, insurers and loss adjusters.
• Ensure all additional works are properly documented, costed and approved prior to completion where possible.
• Maximise revenue recovery opportunities while maintaining strong client relationships.

Final Accounts & Project Closure

• Conduct thorough final account reviews before projects are approved for invoicing.
• Verify that all completed works, variations and recoverable costs have been correctly captured and valued.
• Ensure projects are financially reconciled and commercially complete before final invoicing.
• Support the timely and accurate submission of project accounts.

Collaboration & Business Support

• Work closely with Surveyors, Operations Managers, Project Managers, Coordinators and Administrative Teams.
• Support Directors and Senior Management with commercial reporting and project performance reviews.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of estimating, commercial and operational processes.
• Promote a commercially aware culture across the business, helping ensure projects remain profitable from award through to completion.

About You

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a Construction Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Surveyor or similar role.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, repair techniques and project costing.
• Experience within insurance reinstatement, property restoration, repairs and maintenance, or general construction.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate estimates and detailed scopes of work.
• Strong understanding of project profitability, cost control and margin management.
• Experience managing variations, change control and final accounts.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant estimating software.

Desirable

• Experience within the insurance reinstatement sector.
• Knowledge of insurer and loss adjuster repair processes.
• Knowledge of insurance principles
• Experience using Xactimate, Symbility or similar estimating platforms.
• HNC, HND or degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative management team.
• A crucial role within an established, ambitious and growing insurance reinstatement business.
• Opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility.

Why Join Kennett Construction Services Limited?

At Kennett Construction Services Limited, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality reinstatement and refurbishment services while maintaining exceptional customer care. We invest in our people, support career development, and provide opportunities to play a key role in the continued success and growth of our business.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person