Job Description

Estimator - Landscaping, Construction and Grounds Maintenance / Dartford / Up to 50,000 P.A.

Are you an experienced Estimator with a passion for creating and enhancing environments? Our client has an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to join their team, a leading interior and exterior landscaping specialist.

They're looking for an

experienced Estimator

to provide expert cost analysis and estimating services for their landscape construction projects and grounds maintenance work. You'll play a crucial role in the sales and project lifecycle, taking ownership of projects by liaising with external consultants and clients until they're handed over to operational teams. You will also help implement and refine tendering process to ensure consistent documentation and preparation.

The Role of Estimator:

As an Estimator, you will determine project costs by analysing plans, calculating material, labour, and equipment expenses, and gathering quotes from suppliers and subcontractors. Your key responsibilities will include:

Preparing bids and quotations. Managing project budgets against forecasts. Assessing project risks. Liaising with clients, design teams, and other stakeholders.

What We're Looking For:

Minimum of

3 years of recent estimating experience

, ideally within a landscaping, construction, or groundworks company. You should also have:

Experience preparing and submitting tenders for commercial landscaping, groundwork, or general construction projects. A good understanding of contracts and project risk management. Strong general IT skills, particularly with MS Office. Excellent organizational and time management skills with a history of meeting tender deadlines. Strong communication, analysis, and reporting skills. A team-oriented and flexible attitude. The ability to commute to office in

Dartford, Kent

. Public transport is not practical. Experience with CAD or other estimating software is a plus, but happy to provide training.

What's on Offer:

A competitive salary of

up to 50,000 per annum

, depending on experience. Fantastic workplace benefits including company pension, bonus scheme and events throughout the year. A full kitchen for use, food available, and onsite parking. Opportunities for career progression. A full-time role (Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm) with a paid break.
If you're ready to bring your skills to a trusted and established company, please submit your application, CV, and a covering letter as soon as possible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person