Softscape & Horticulture - Landscape Estimator

Grolife Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on role throughout project life‑

Close collaboration with Project Mgr

Varied workload across projects

Growth through estimating and PM work

Collaborative team environment

Develop estimating and PM skills

Job summary

Grolife Landscape Management is seeking a hands-on Landscape Project Estimator to join our team in Brisbane. You will coordinate site inspections, assess scope, and prepare accurate quotations from start to finish, working with the Project Manager and fellow estimator to ensure projects are well scoped and delivered to a high standard.

You will be involved in client communications, cost control and continuous improvement, contributing to successful outcomes across a varied range of landscape

Qualifications

• Experience estimating and quoting landscape projects.
• Ability to interpret site requirements and develop a practical scope of works.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Current driver’s licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site inspections with clients and stakeholders to define scope.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations, calculating labour, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Assist in scheduling labour, equipment, materials and subcontractors for approved works.
• Maintain quotations and variations through project delivery and communicate with clients.

Skills

Estimating

Quotations

Site inspections

Budgeting

Project coordination

Client communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Aroflo

Job description

Grolife Landscape Management | Full-Time Position

About the Role

Grolife Landscape Management is seeking a motivated, hands-on Landscape Project Estimator to join our growing team.

This is a varied, practical role suited to someone with landscaping experience who enjoys getting out on site, preparing accurate and competitive quotations, and being involved in the delivery of projects from start to finish.

Working alongside another Estimator and the Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating site inspections, assessing the scope of works, calculating labour and material requirements, preparing quotations and following approved projects through to completion with the project team.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring projects are well scoped, accurately priced, properly scheduled and delivered to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Site Inspections & Scope of Works

• Arrange and coordinate site inspections with clients and relevant stakeholders.

• Attend sites to assess project requirements, site conditions and access constraints.

• Determine the full scope of works, identifying labour, materials, equipment and subcontractor requirements.

• Identify potential issues, variations and additional opportunities during site inspections.

• Liaise with clients to clarify requirements and ensure the proposed scope meets their expectations.

Estimating & Quoting

• Prepare detailed, accurate and commercially viable quotations for landscape projects and associated works.

• Calculate labour, materials, equipment, plant and subcontractor costs.

• Source cost-effective materials and suppliers while maintaining quality standards.

• Ensure quotations are completed within agreed timeframes and meet company pricing and profitability targets.

• Submit quotations to clients, follow up on pending approvals and assist in securing new work.

• Manage quotations, variations and relevant documentation through the company’s systems.

Project Coordination & Delivery

• Work closely with the Project Manager, fellow Estimator and project team to coordinate approved works.

• Assist with scheduling labour, equipment, materials and subcontractors.

• Support the handover of approved quotations into the delivery phase, ensuring the project team has a clear understanding of the scope, costs and requirements.

• Remain involved in projects after approval, assisting with coordination, client communication, variations and resolving scope-related issues.

• Monitor project progress and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, manage costs and achieve successful outcomes.

• Assist with project close-out and client follow-up to ensure works are completed to the agreed scope and customer expectations.

Client Relationships & Business Development

• Build and maintain positive relationships with new and existing clients.

• Identify opportunities for additional project works and future business.

• Communicate clearly with clients throughout the estimating and project delivery process.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and the ongoing growth of Grolife Landscape Management.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines practical landscaping knowledge with strong estimating, organisational and communication skills.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in landscaping, landscape construction, landscape maintenance or a related industry.

• Experience estimating, quoting or coordinating landscape projects.

• The ability to interpret site requirements and develop a clear, practical scope of works.

• Confidence calculating labour, materials, equipment and project costs.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple quotations and projects.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.

• Strong attention to detail and a commercial understanding of project profitability.

• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the Project Manager and wider team.

• Good computer skills and the ability to learn and use job management systems.

• A current driver’s licence.

• A current White Card.

Experience with Aroflo or similar job management and estimating software will be advantageous.

What We Offer

• A hands-on role with involvement throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Project Manager and fellow Estimator.

• A varied workload across a range of landscape projects.

• The opportunity to contribute to project outcomes, operational improvements and business growth.

• A collaborative team environment where your practical knowledge and ideas are valued.

• An opportunity to develop your estimating and project management capabilities.

Interested?

If you have a background in landscaping, enjoy working on site, and can turn a scope of works into an accurate quotation and a successfully delivered project, we would like to hear from you.