Civils Senior Estimator

Location:

Flexible / Remote (Essex or London offices available)

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Join a well-established landscape construction business delivering prestigious, high-value projects for blue-chip and public-sector clients.

This is a senior, hands‑on estimating role where you’ll play a key part in shaping bid strategy, pricing competitively, and influencing commercial outcomes across complex groundworks, civils, drainage and landscaping schemes.

You’ll work closely with operational and commercial teams, with the autonomy to challenge designs, propose alternatives, and ensure bids are both commercially sound and deliverable.

• Preparing detailed and accurate tenders across groundworks, civils, drainage (including SuDS), and hard/soft landscaping
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and employer’s requirements to identify risks and opportunities
• Producing take‑offs, cost plans, and final submissions to tight deadlines
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, designers and internal teams to build robust bids
• Identifying alternative materials, methods and value engineering options
• Supporting bid strategy and pricing decisions to improve win rates and margins
• Using estimating and take‑off software (e.g. On‑Screen Take‑off, Excel, Word)

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within Groundworks, Civils, Drainage/SuDS, Landscape construction
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts and risk
• Confident producing and owning tenders from start to finish
• Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with wider teams
• Strong attention to detail with a practical, delivery‑focused mindset

We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job‑specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

• 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
• Medigold employee support, free flu jabs, online private GP service
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships
• Employee Recognition Scheme

Ground Control is a UK‑based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.