Senior Estimator

Ground Control; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company is seeking an experienced Estimator to drive new business through competitive tenders in the landscaping sector. You will handle contract bids, analyze designs, and manage supplier relationships, ensuring accurate estimates and maximizing profit margins. Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills are essential for this hands-on role, where your contributions will significantly impact project success. Join a commitment to diversity and innovation in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Yearly bonus scheme

Robust pension scheme

Free Flu Jabs

Subsidised gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in groundworks estimating or drainage sector is advantageous.
• Strong commercial background in bid and tender management.
• Proven experience in developing service solutions efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates for contract bids from drawings and specifications.
• Serve as primary contact for information gathering from various stakeholders.
• Assess designs for alternative materials and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

On-Screen Take-off

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Join our Landscaping team and work on prestigious, high-profile projects for top-tier clients! In this pivotal role, you'll drive new business by creating competitive tenders that maximise conversion rates and profit margins.

You'll turn your expertise into winning estimates, balance technical and practical factors, and support colleagues with pricing insights. With opportunities for on-site involvement, this is a hands‑on role where your impact will be felt across the division.

If you thrive on results, love a fast‑paced environment, and want to make a real difference, this is the role for you!

What you’ll do:

• Review drawings and specifications to prepare accurate estimates for contract bids, ensuring all plans and documentation are thoroughly analysed.


• Serve as the primary contact for suppliers, sub‑contractors, estimators, designers, engineers, and architects to gather all necessary information for comprehensive bid submissions.


• Assess designs for alternative materials and prepare estimates in line with contractor guidelines.


• Adapt to varying workloads and priorities, demonstrating flexibility and strong attention to detail.


• Maintain strict confidentiality of company, client, supplier, and employee information.


• Apply strong analytical and observational skills to guide decision‑making and bid strategy.


• Utilise computer software including On‑Screen Take‑off, pricing tools, Word, Excel, and Outlook to streamline the estimating process.

What we’re looking for:

• Experienced Estimators within the Landscape Construction industry. Experience in groundworks estimating or the drainage sector, particularly sustainable urban drainage, would be highly advantageous.


• You’ll have a strong commercial background in bid and tender management across both hard and soft landscaping, as well as:


• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to independently shape well‑structured solutions.


• Strong commercial acumen, with a good working understanding of frameworks, contracts, and risk management.


• Proven experience in understanding and developing service solutions efficiently.


• A track record of success in winning and retaining accounts within the service industry.


• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.


• A hands‑on approach, you’ll be actively involved in the work, without needing to delegate.

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Competitive Package:

• 23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays


• Yearly bonus scheme & Share options


• Robust pension scheme


• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service


• Free or subsidised national gym memberships


• Employee Recognition Scheme


• 2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.