Landscape Estimator

Candidate required: Landscape Estimator
Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
Start date: ASAP
Industry: Construction Professionals South
Location: Maidenhead / Hybrid

The role & about the client:

ITS (Construction Professionals South) are currently working with an established and award-winning landscaping contractor who are continuing to grow their operations across London and the surrounding areas.
They are now looking to strengthen their Pre-Construction team with the appointment of an experienced Landscape Estimator.

The business works with a range of developers and main contractors, delivering complete external landscaping packages across both hard and soft landscaping. Their portfolio includes high-specification external works, irrigation, water features, lighting, street furniture, substantial tree planting and ongoing landscape maintenance.

Based from their Burnham head office, this role offers a flexible hybrid arrangement, with two days per week required in the office.
You will join a small, experienced estimating team and will have responsibility for managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, with project values ranging from approximately £100k through to £10m.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Take ownership of allocated tenders, ensuring submissions are accurate, competitive and delivered on time.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender information to establish project requirements.
• Complete detailed measurements and take-offs from drawings.
• Build up project costs and prepare detailed tender submissions.
• Obtain and assess prices from subcontractors, suppliers and the wider supply chain.
• Identify areas of commercial, design or delivery risk and raise these with the senior management team.
• Assist with developing appropriate allowances, exclusions and qualifications within tender returns.
• Attend site inspections and client meetings where required.
• Liaise with clients throughout the tender process and respond to queries.
• Track submitted tenders and maintain an awareness of upcoming opportunities.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with existing clients and supply chain partners.
• Assist with identifying potential new business opportunities.
• Work closely with the Pre-Construction Director and wider team to ensure tenders are completed to a high standard.
• Contribute to improving estimating processes and developing the wider pre-construction function.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Previous experience estimating within landscaping, external works, civils or groundworks.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an estimating position within the sector.
• A good understanding of both hard and soft landscape construction.
• Experience pricing and tendering projects from approximately £100k upwards.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent numerical skills and a good commercial understanding.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and work to multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communicating with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• A positive and collaborative approach to working within a small team.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with estimating/take-off packages such as Bluebeam and Conquest would be advantageous.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Landscape Construction, Horticulture or a related discipline would be beneficial, although experience will be considered.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Hybrid working, with two days per week based at the Burnham office.
• Opportunity to join an award-winning and expanding landscaping contractor.
• A varied workload across both hard and soft landscaping.
• Exposure to projects ranging from £100k to £10m.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of tenders and develop within the Pre-Construction function.
• Long-term career progression within a growing business.

How to apply:

Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence.

The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.