Horticultural Estimator: Bid & Tender Lead

Green by Nature; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Horticultural Estimator to join our expanding team. This role can be based in Dandenong (VIC), Ormeau (QLD) or Sydney (NSW) as part of our growing national operation.

You will oversee the full estimating process for maintenance and service-based contracts in the landscape and horticulture sectors, contributing to accurate bid submissions and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating experience in horticulture, landscape maintenance or facilities management
• Experience preparing commercial or government tenders
• Strong understanding of horticultural and landscape maintenance operations
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and tendering/estimating software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for horticultural and landscape maintenance contracts
• Complete quantity takeoffs and analyze labour, materials, and time requirements
• Collaborate with Operations Managers and bid services team to produce high-quality estimate documentation
• Review subcontractor pricing and negotiate competitive rates
• Stay informed on industry trends and market pricing
• Present bids for internal approval and participate in review meetings
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders through the bid process
• Track bid outcomes and identify improvement opportunities

Skills

Estimating

Horticulture

Budgeting

Tendering

MS Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Horticulture or related

Tools

Tendering software

Estimation software

Job description

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Horticultural Estimator to join our expanding team. This role can be based in Dandenong (VIC), Ormeau (QLD) or Sydney (NSW) as part of our growing national operation.

You will oversee the full estimating process for maintenance and service-based contracts in the landscape and horticulture sectors, contributing to accurate bid submissions and successful project delivery.