Horticultural Estimator

Green by Nature; Greater Dandenong; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Green by Nature, with bases in Dandenong (VIC), Ormeau (QLD) or Sydney (NSW), is seeking an experienced Horticultural Estimator to manage the full estimating process across maintenance and service contracts.

You will prepare cost estimates, perform quantity take-offs, review subcontractor pricing, and collaborate with operations and bid services teams to deliver high-quality bid documentation. A tertiary qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating experience in horticulture or landscape maintenance.
• Experience preparing commercial or government tenders.
• Strong understanding of horticultural and landscape maintenance operations.
• Proficient in estimating methods and pricing structures.
• Excel expertise and tendering/estimating software experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsabilités

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for horticultural and landscape maintenance contracts.
• Perform quantity take-offs and analyse labour, materials, and time requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations Managers and bid services team to produce estimate documentation.
• Review subcontractor pricing and negotiate competitive rates.
• Monitor industry trends, market pricing, and maintenance operations.
• Present bids for internal approval and participate in review meetings.
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders through the bid process.
• Track bid outcomes and identify improvement opportunities.

Connaissances

Estimating

Excel

Tendering software

Communication

Analytical thinking

Formation

Desirable tertiary qualification in related field

Outils

Tendering software

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

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.