Estimator /QS

J Paxman Landscapes Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

40-hour week

Career progression

Job summary

J Paxman Landscapes Ltd in West Yorkshire seeks an experienced Landscape Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to support commercial success. You will price projects, control costs and maintain profitability from tender through final account.

Applicants should have proven estimating or QS experience, strong reading of drawings, and excellent numerical skills. The role is office-based with occasional site visits across West Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating or quantity surveying, ideally in landscaping or construction.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications with numerical precision.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial and domestic landscaping projects.
• Take-offs and measurements from drawings and specifications.
• Sourcing and negotiating pricing with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit tenders and quotations within deadlines.
• Manage variations, valuations and final accounts on live contracts.
• Monitor project costs against budget and report on commercial performance.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.

Skills

Estimating/QS experience

Numerical/analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

J Paxman Landscapes Ltd — West Yorkshire (Huddersfield area) Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Office based, with occasional site visits across West Yorkshire

About Us

J Paxman Landscapes Ltd is an established commercial and domestic landscaping contractor based in West Yorkshire. We deliver a full range of hard and soft landscaping works, including New play areas ,paving, masonry, drainage and sub-base construction, alongside planting Trees and shrubs , seeding and grounds maintenance services. As our commercial workload continues to grow, we are looking to strengthen our team with an experienced Landscape Estimator / Quantity Surveyor.

The Role

You will play a key role in supporting the commercial success of the business, working closely with the Director and site teams to ensure projects are priced accurately, costs are controlled, and profitability is protected from tender through to final account.

Key responsibilities:

Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial and domestic landscaping projects

Undertaking take-offs and measuring works from drawings and specifications

Sourcing and negotiating pricing with suppliers and subcontractors

Preparing and submitting tenders and quotations within agreed deadlines

Managing variations, valuations and final accounts on live contracts

Monitoring project costs against budget and reporting on commercial performance

Building and maintaining relationships with clients, consultants and contractors

Supporting the wider team with commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle

About You

Proven experience in an estimating or quantity surveying role, ideally within landscaping, groundworks or a related construction discipline

Strong understanding of hard and soft landscaping works and associated costs

Confident reading drawings and specifications, with strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with estimating software an advantage

Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with clients and suppliers

Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £32,000 – £40,000, dependent on experience

40-hour working week, Monday to Friday

Opportunity to grow with an established and expanding business

A varied role covering both commercial and domestic landscaping projects

Supportive, close-knit team environment

J Paxman Landscapes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.