Horticultural Estimator

Green by Nature; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Horticultural Estimator to manage the full estimating process across maintenance and service contracts in landscape and horticulture. The role involves bid preparation, subcontractor pricing reviews, and presenting bids for internal approvals.

You will work with Operations Managers and our bid services team on a diverse commercial and government project pipeline, contributing to growth and client success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ estimating experience, ideally in horticulture, landscape maintenance, or facilities management.
• Proven background preparing commercial or government tenders.
• Strong technical understanding of horticultural and landscape maintenance operations.
• In-depth knowledge of estimating methods, pricing structures, and data analysis.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and tendering/estimating software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational capability.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate cost estimates for horticultural and landscape maintenance contracts.
• Completing quantity take-offs and analysing specifications to determine labour, materials, and time requirements.
• Working closely with Operations Managers and our bid services team to produce high-quality estimate documentation.
• Reviewing subcontractor pricing and negotiating competitive rates.
• Staying informed on industry trends, market pricing, and maintenance operations.
• Presenting bids for internal approval and participating in review meetings.
• Coordinating multiple stakeholders throughout the bid process.
• Tracking bid outcomes and identifying improvement opportunities.

Skills

Estimating

Horticulture

Landscape maintenance

Tendering

Cost analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Horticulture, Landscape Construction, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tendering software

Job description

This role can be based in Dandenong (VIC), Ormeau (QLD) or Sydney (NSW)

Green by Nature

Green by Nature is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Horticultural Estimator to join our team. In this role, you’ll oversee the full estimating process — from initial bid preparation through to final submission — across maintenance and service-based contracts in the landscape and horticulture sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse pipeline of commercial and government projects while contributing to the continued success and expansion of our business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing accurate cost estimates for horticultural and landscape maintenance contracts
• Completing quantity take-offs and analysing specifications to determine labour, materials, and time requirements
• Working closely with Operations Managers and our bid services team to produce high-quality estimate documentation
• Reviewing subcontractor pricing and negotiating competitive rates
• Staying informed on industry trends, market pricing, and maintenance operations
• Presenting bids for internal approval and participating in review meetings
• Coordinating multiple stakeholders throughout the bid process
• Tracking bid outcomes and identifying improvement opportunities

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years’ estimating experience, ideally in horticulture, landscape maintenance, or facilities management
• Proven background preparing commercial or government tenders
• Strong technical understanding of horticultural and landscape maintenance operations
• In-depth knowledge of estimating methods, pricing structures, and data analysis
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and tendering/estimating software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational capability
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple projects
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Desirable - Tertiary qualification in Horticulture, Landscape Construction, Business, or a related field

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Challenging and diverse projects across a growing national business
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Make a meaningful impact in a role that supports the success of our clients and company

Who We Are

At Green by Nature, our purpose is clear — enhancing lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces.

Safety is embedded in everything we do, and our culture is grounded in our values: Accountability, Bravery and Care.

We proudly celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.