Project Estimator (Landscape Construction)

Valley Provincial; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Opportunities for personal and professional progression

Job summary

A leading landscaping company is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their Projects team in Dartford. The role involves estimating costs for large-scale landscaping projects, preparing tenders, and managing supplier relations. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years' experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in estimating software. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a profit-sharing scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an estimating role.
• Preferably within the Landscaping industry.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Quantify materials and obtain supplier quotations.
• Prepare detailed tender submissions.
• Manage the estimating process within specified timeframes.
• Identify missing information and lead client communications to obtain it.
• Attend site visits and client meetings in person or virtually.
• Manage estimating timelines and keep stakeholders informed.
• Maintain accurate records and document control.
• Collaborate with team, suppliers and clients to secure projects.
• Build strong relationships with Supply Chain partners.
• Demonstrate Valley Provincial values in all actions.

Skills

Estimating and securing tenders

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication and presentation skills

Team player with flexible attitude

Tools

Estimating programmes

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our Projects team.

Location: Kent, London

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for estimating costs for large-scale landscape construction projects. This will include reviewing plans, quantifying materials, labour, and equipment, and sourcing competitive prices from suppliers and subcontractors. You will prepare accurate and detailed tender bids, identify and assess potential risks, and work closely with Project Consultants, providing them with all necessary support. This role is full-time, Monday to Friday, based at our main offices in Dartford. We offer a competitive salary package depending on experience, and benefits including a profit-sharing scheme and opportunities for personal and professional progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately quantify materials required and obtain supplier quotations.
• Accurately allocate plant and machinery requirements.
• Accurately allocate labour requirements and obtain subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare highly detailed tender submissions.
• Determine missing details/information and lead communications to obtain this from clients.
• Attend site visits.
• Attend client meetings, both in person and virtually.
• Manage the estimating process within specified timeframes and keep all parties informed.
• Maintain clear, up-to-date records and documentation.
• Collaborate with team members, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders to secure projects.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with our Supply Chain.
• Demonstrate our values in everything you do.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an estimating role, preferably within the Landscaping industry, or alternatively in Construction or Groundworks.
• Strong background in estimating and securing tenders.
• Experience using estimating programmes and take-off software, particularly Bluebeam.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Understanding of construction project risks and how to mitigate them.
• Highly organised and structured approach.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Professional personality with strong communication and presentation skills.
• ‘On the tools’ experience is a bonus.
• Team player with a flexible attitude, self-motivated, and able to thrive in collaborative, target-driven environments.

About Valley Provincial

Our vision: to be leaders in urban landscaping.

Our purpose: to create environments for life.

Our values: team, respect, trust, innovation, expertise.

Valley Provincial offers specialist landscaping services to the commercial sector, including landscape consultancy, design and build, construction, grounds and open space management, and horticultural and interior greening services.

Founded 50 years ago, we are a respected and well-established landscaping company. We pride ourselves on a culture that enables our team with a supportive environment where they can thrive. It is a culture of equality where everyone’s view matters and each person is empowered to make a difference. A culture that attracts, inspires, recognises and celebrates excellence.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Help create the exceptional at Valley Provincial.