Assistant Estimator

Kennet Landscaping Solutions; Hermitage; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennet Landscaping Solutions based in Hermitage is seeking a motivated Assistant Estimator to support the estimating team and handle customer coordination. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within the landscaping and construction industry.

The ideal candidate should be organised and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills to liaise with customers and developers. The position also involves assisting in procurement activities and general administrative duties.

A salary circa £30,000 depending on experience is offered, along with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and comfortable liaising with customers and developers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the estimating team in preparing and submitting tenders for landscaping projects.
• Work closely with the customer care team to manage customer appointment bookings.
• Produce quotations and liaise with developers’ customer care teams regarding landscaping works.
• Carry out general administrative duties including creating site files and preparing job sheets for site teams.
• Support procurement activities by sourcing competitive prices and identifying new suppliers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and organised Assistant Estimator to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the landscaping and construction industry while gaining experience in estimating, customer coordination and procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the estimating team in preparing and submitting tenders for landscaping projects.
• Work closely with the customer care team to manage customer appointment bookings.
• Produce quotations and liaise with developers’ customer care teams regarding landscaping works.
• Carry out general administrative duties including creating site files and preparing job sheets for site teams.
• Support procurement activities by sourcing competitive prices and identifying new suppliers.

About You

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and comfortable liaising with customers and developers.
• Proficient in general office administration and IT systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Previous experience in construction, landscaping, estimating, or administration would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Salary circa £30,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to develop estimating and construction industry skills.
• Supportive team environment within a growing business.

Who should apply?

If you are proactive, organised and keen to build a career in the construction/landscaping sector, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV to us using the form below or post your CV to: Kennet Landscape Solutions, Unit 2, Woodside Nursery, Priors court road, Hermitage, RG18 9TG

All submissions will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Head Office: Unit 2, Woodside Nursery, Priors court road, Hermitage, RG18 9TG