Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Our client is an award winning hard and soft landscaping contractors, working west of London with exciting growth over the next few years. This is an opportunity to join our Estimating team at the head office working hybrid. Offering a full landscaping service to developers and main contractors, we pride ourselves on being able to deliver the complete package. This includes complex hard landscaping, water features, irrigation, external lighting, tree planting and all elements of soft landscaping through to maintenance.

Offering 2 days remote working, 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 position is ideally suited to an individual with a background in landscape construction, external works, or civils, with 5–10 years’ experience as an estimator within the sector.

This is a full-time role with flexibility to work from home, and the successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own tender submissions to deadline. Strong organisational and communication skills are therefore essential. This is a varied role within the Estimating department and will provide the platform to develop and learn other areas of the business. Interpretation of hard and soft landscape drawings You will accurately measure PDF drawings using software Bluebeam (training will be provided if required Produce bill of quantities in our estimating software – Conquest) accordance with specifications.

Identifying areas of risk during the tender process and present them to the Pre-Construction Director and Managing Director. Requesting quotes from our supply chain. Attend Site visits and tender meetings with clients as required. Communicating with clients and submitting quotes Following up quotes and opportunities