Senior Estimator – Groundworks, Civils & Landscaping

Milton Keynes - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Estimator Groundworks Civils & Landscaping

Location: Flexible / Remote (Essex or London offices available)

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

Join a well-established landscape construction business delivering prestigious high-value projects for blue-chip and public-sector clients.

This is a senior hands-on estimating role where youll play a key part in shaping bid strategy pricing competitively and influencing commercial outcomes across complex groundworks civils drainage and landscaping schemes.

Youll work closely with operational and commercial teams with the autonomy to challenge designs propose alternatives and ensure bids are both commercially sound and deliverable.

What youll do:

Preparing detailed and accurate tenders across groundworks civils drainage (including SuDS) and hard/soft landscaping
Reviewing drawings specifications and employers requirements to identify risks and opportunities
Producing take-offs cost plans and final submissions to tight deadlines
Liaising with suppliers subcontractors designers and internal teams to build robust bids
Identifying alternative materials methods and value engineering options
Supporting bid strategy and pricing decisions to improve win rates and margins
Using estimating and take-off software (e.g. On-Screen Take-off Excel Word)

What were looking for:

Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within:
- Groundworks
- Civils
- Drainage / SuDS
- Landscape construction
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts and risk
Confident producing and owning tenders from start to finish
Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with wider teams
Strong attention to detail with a practical delivery-focused mindset

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

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 50000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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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.

Senior Estimator Groundworks Civils & LandscapingLocation: Flexible / Remote (Essex or London offices available)Salary: CompetitiveContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-FridayJoin a well-established landscape construction business delivering prestigious high-value projects...