Estimator

Billericay - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Estimator

Location: National

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

What youll do:

In this role youll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for de-vegetation and minor civils projects analysing tender documents and producing supporting cost information. Youll liaise with clients subcontractors and suppliers to gather quotations provide commercial insight and support business development activities. Working closely with operational teams youll ensure estimates are practical provide smooth handovers after contract awards and assist with cost planning and project performance reviews. This requires strong experience in estimating across vegetation management or civils sectors excellent numerical and analytical skills and the ability to interpret technical documentation while building effective client and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Estimating & Tendering

Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for de-vegetation and minor civils projects.
Analyse tender documentation drawings and specifications.
Produce bills of quantities schedules of rates and supporting documents.
Identify risks opportunities and value engineering options within tenders.

Commercial & Client Engagement

Liaise with clients subcontractors and suppliers to gather quotations and technical information.
Support business development and tender presentations as required.
Maintain awareness of market rates industry trends and competitor activity.

Collaboration & Delivery

Work closely with operational and project delivery teams to ensure estimates are practical and achievable.
Provide handover information to project managers following contract award.
Assist in cost planning forecasting and project performance reviews.

What were looking for:

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in estimating within vegetation management utilities highways rail or civils sectors.
Strong knowledge of de-vegetation methods environmental considerations and minor civil engineering works (e.g. fencing drainage small structures).
Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and contract documents.
Excellent numerical analytical and IT skills (MS Excel estimating software etc.).
Strong communication and negotiation skills with clients and subcontractors.

Desirable:

Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts advantageous.

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with flexible working options including:

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

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We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

EstimatorLocation: National Salary: CompetitiveContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-FridayWhat youll do:In this role youll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for de-vegetation and minor civils projects analysing tender documents and producing s...