Estimator

Manpower; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a full-time Commercial Estimator in Northampton. The role involves interpreting tender specifications and creating estimating models for landscaping contracts. Candidates should have experience in a similar role, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage large data sets. This position offers up to 25 days of holiday, various employee discounts, and opportunities for personal growth in a dynamic environment, emphasizing teamwork and community.

Benefits

Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more

Support for personal and professional challenges

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Estimator, preferably in Landscape, Play or Construction.
• Strong relationship building skills with a commercial outlook.
• Advanced data management skills using Excel-based models.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage estimating models based on tender specifications.
• Evaluate and model opportunities for competitive edge.
• Conduct site visits to validate models and better tender submissions.

Skills

Commercial Estimator experience

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Relationship building

Data handling skills

UK driving licence

Job description

Commercial Estimator - Landscaping

Location: Northampton, NN6 8BE

Salary: £40k - £45k DOE

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: 45 hours a week

This is a full-time office position due to the need for collaboration with other team members on a daily basis.

About the role

Are you an experienced Estimator with a passion for winning new business and service provisions? We are seeking an Estimator to join our team, focusing on playing an integral role in winning new Landscape contracts supporting the company's Play business targets. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for soft landscaping to contribute to exciting projects and grow within a dynamic organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret tender specifications and create associated base estimating models from master bespoke estimating models.
• Identify and model any opportunities for competitive edge including the evaluation methodologies provided by each client.
• Conduct site visits seeking out and learning from experts to strengthen model validity creating further opportunities for the tender submission.
• Present tender estimating models at pricing meetings and monitor the effectiveness of the model, improving as necessary.
• Create and manage relationships at all levels across idverde for specific tendering processes, enhancing opportunities to develop the business further.
• Work in partnership with the design team to build competitive quotes.
• Track quotes and tender returns day-to-day to ensure deadlines are not missed.

Requirements

• Experience as a Commercial Estimator, preferable in Landscape, Play or Construction.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Developer skills and advanced data handling.
• The ability to assimilate and interpret large quantities of information in different formats.
• Previous experience of using Excel-based models within an estimating role, financial or other role necessitating advanced data management.
• The ability to receive input from different internal sources and mould into an optimum solution for a business.
• Strong relationship building skills with a commercial outlook in a working environment.
• A Full UK driving licence is preferred.

Benefits

• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Secure your future – resources to manage your finances.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company – we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.