Landscape Estimator | Chobham

Centric Talent; Hockholler; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Talent is seeking an Estimator for Landscaping & Civil Engineering based in Chobham, Surrey with hybrid home working. The role involves preparing and submitting tender packages for projects from £100,000 to £5 million and requires practical estimating experience in landscaping or construction along with strong Excel skills.

You will work with the Commercial Director, liaise with clients and design teams, and manage multiple bids and deadlines to deliver high-quality estimates that

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping and/or construction estimating.
• Detail-oriented and methodical.
• Ability to work under time pressure with multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative attitude and stakeholder liaison.
• Strong Excel and drawing/tender interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Measure and interpret PDF drawings to support accurate project estimates.
• Prepare tender documentation and contribute to the full bid submission process.
• Price bills of quantities, typically using Microsoft Excel.
• Review tender information, identify commercial and delivery risks, and raise these with the Company Directors.
• Attend project meetings and site visits where required.
• Liaise with clients and design teams throughout the tender process and during pre-start meetings.
• Manage competing deadlines while maintaining accurate, methodical estimating records.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Client relationship

Tools

Excel

PDF drawing interpretation

Job description

Estimator - Landscaping & Civil Engineering

Position - Estimator - Full-time, Permanent

Location - Chobham, Surrey, with hybrid home working

Working hours - Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Salary - £45k - £90k (Basic Salary Dependent on Experience

ABOUT

The client is an award-winning landscaping and civil engineering specialist, delivering high-quality projects throughout the UK. Its portfolio includes work for local authorities, royal parks, commercial developers, schools and universities, and high-end residential developers. The business has built long-standing client relationships through trust, expertise and quality workmanship over more than five decades.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Estimator to join its team. Working closely with the Commercial Director, you will prepare and submit tender packages for projects valued from approximately £100,000 to £5 million. The schemes cover high-quality hard and soft landscaping, with Blakedown operating as the main contractor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• * Measure and interpret PDF drawings to support accurate project estimates.
• * Prepare tender documentation and contribute to the full bid submission process.
• * Price bills of quantities, typically using Microsoft Excel.
• * Review tender information, identify commercial and delivery risks, and raise these with the Company Directors.
• * Attend project meetings and site visits where required.
• * Liaise with clients and design teams throughout the tender process and during pre-start meetings.
• * Manage competing deadlines while maintaining accurate, methodical estimating records.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• * Previous estimating experience within the landscaping and/or construction industry.
• * Strong attention to detail, accuracy and a methodical approach to work.
• * Ability to work effectively under time pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• * Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• * A collaborative, positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
• * Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, designers and other stakeholders.
• * Confidence using Excel and interpreting drawings and tender documentation.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• * Full-time, permanent position.
• * Hybrid working, combining home working with time at the Chobham, Surrey head office.
• * Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience.
• * Company car.
• * Membership of the employer's pension scheme.