Assistant Estimator

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

Job summary

Kennet Landscape Solutions Ltd seeks an Assistant Estimator to support the estimating team in tender preparation for landscaping projects, coordinate with the customer care team, and assist with quotations and procurement. The role offers exposure to construction and landscaping estimates within a growing company.

The position focuses on developing skills in estimating, customer coordination, and supplier liaison, with opportunities to advance in the construction/landscaping sector.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and able to liaise with customers and developers.
• Proficient in general office administration and IT systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience in construction, landscaping, estimating, or administration is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist estimating team in preparing and submitting tenders for landscaping projects.
• Work 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

Organised

Communication

IT skills

Multitasking

Customer liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

All submissions will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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