Landscape Construction Estimator & Business Development Manager

Solid Ground Landscaping; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Varied and responsible role

Supportive team

Job summary

Solid Ground Landscaping in Sydney is seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Estimator & Business Development Manager to drive opportunities from initial client conversations through to proposals and delivery. You will walk sites, capture needs, develop scopes, prepare accurate cost estimates and present professional tender submissions.

The role combines estimating with client relationship building across commercial, education and private sites, offering a car allowance and a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape construction estimating and client-facing roles.
• Ability to develop scopes, prepare estimates and present proposals.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with existing and prospective clients and conduct site inspections.
• Identify opportunities for landscape improvements and new construction works.
• Develop practical landscape concepts, scopes and solutions.
• Prepare accurate estimates, quotations and project budgets.
• Prepare professional proposals, tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Present proposals and quotations to clients and guide them through works.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and develop new business.
• Follow up proposals through to securing work and ensure delivery alignment.

Skills

Client-facing

Site inspections

Estimating

Proposal presentations

Business development

Cost estimating

Tender submissions

Job description

Solid Ground Landscaping is a specialist landscaping and sports turf company based in Dural, with a growing portfolio of commercial, education, sporting and private landscape sites throughout the Sydney Basin.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and personable Landscape Construction Estimator & Business Development Manager to join our growing team.

This is a varied, client-facing role for someone who enjoys more than simply sitting behind a desk. You will work directly with existing and prospective clients, walk sites, understand their needs, identify opportunities, develop landscape solutions, prepare accurate estimates and present professional proposals that turn ideas into successful projects.

About the Role

As our Landscape Construction Estimator & Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and developing landscape construction opportunities from the initial client conversation through to proposal, approval and delivery.

You will work closely with clients to understand what they are trying to achieve, provide practical ideas and solutions, develop scopes of work, prepare accurate cost estimates and deliver professional proposals.

The role will include:

• Meeting with existing and prospective clients and conducting site inspections.
• Identifying opportunities for landscape improvements, upgrades and new construction works.
• Working with clients to understand their needs, budgets and desired outcomes.
• Developing practical landscape concepts, scopes and solutions.
• Preparing accurate estimates, quotations and project budgets.
• Preparing professional proposals, tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Presenting proposals and quotations to clients and guiding them through the proposed works.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
• Developing new business opportunities and introducing new clients to Solid Ground Landscaping.
• Following up proposals and managing the process from initial enquiry through to securing the work.
• Reviewing projects while works are underway to ensure the scope, client expectations and proposed outcomes are being delivered.
• Working closely with our operations and construction teams to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to project delivery.
• Identifying opportunities for additional works and ongoing landscape improvements.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the business.

The Person We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is confident dealing with clients and has the technical understanding to turn a conversation and a site inspection into a well-scoped, accurately priced landscape project.

Our successful candiate must have a White card, Working With Childrens number and current Police check.

What We Offer

• Full-time position with car allowance.
• A varied and interesting role with genuine responsibility.
• A small, friendly and supportive team.
• The opportunity to work across a diverse range of sites and client groups throughout the Sydney Basin.
• The opportunity to have a direct impact on the growth and development of a rapidly growing landscaping business.
• A role where your ideas, industry knowledge and client relationships can directly translate into exciting landscape projects.