Our client is an award winning hard and soft landscaping contractor working in the South of England with exciting growth over the next few years. This is an opportunity to join their expanding Estimating Team.
The Landscape Estimator will work as part of a small and collaborative Pre-Construction estimating team, reporting directly to the Pre-Construction Director. The role involves preparing and submitting soft and hard landscaping tenders ranging from £100k to £10m.
This full-time role offers flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own tender submissions to deadline. Strong organisational and communication skills are therefore essential.
Responsibilities
- Interpret hard and soft landscape and civil drawings.
- Accurately measure PDF drawings using software.
- Produce bill of quantities in estimating software in accordance with specifications.
- Identify areas of risk during the tender process and present them to the Pre-Construction Director and Managing Director.
- Request quotes from the supply chain.
- Attend site visits and tender meetings with clients as required.
- Communicate with clients and submit quotes.
- Follow up quotes and opportunities.
- Maintain strong and professional working relationships with existing clients and help build new relationships with new clients.
Qualifications
5-10 years’ experience as an estimator in landscape construction, external works, or civils.
Experience in preparing and submitting soft/hard landscaping or civils groundwork tenders is a minimum requirement.
Excellent computer skills, specifically MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, with a keen eye for detail and strong teamwork abilities.
Good organisational skills and time management to meet tender deadlines.
Full driving licence.
Consideration will be given to applicants educated to Degree/OND/HND or similar in construction, quantity surveying, hard or soft landscape construction, or horticulture (desired but not necessary).
This is a fabulous opportunity to join an expanding business with an excellent reputation.
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