Landscape Estimation Specialist
2 months ago
Tring, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Fresh Horticultural Careers
Full time
Join Our Team as a Landscape Estimator
Fresh Horticultural Careers is seeking a dedicated Estimator to enhance our landscape division. We are looking for a professional with a background in landscaping, construction, or quantity surveying who excels in delivering precise estimates for various projects.
Your Role:
- Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and budgets for upcoming projects and tenders.
- Revise existing tenders, ensuring timely communication with clients and contract managers.
- Draft detailed proposals that comply with guidelines while providing competitive cost assessments.
- Collect firsthand data from project sites and suppliers.
- Conduct research on labor expenses, materials, and production timelines.
- Maintain meticulous records of all documentation, including site evaluations and contract stipulations.
- Foster relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities.
- Collaborate with construction managers and design teams to drive innovation and creativity in client projects.
- Transition awarded contracts to the pre-construction phase, working closely with relevant teams.
- Submit reports and collaborate with other departments to support business growth and profitability.
- Prioritize client satisfaction by regularly engaging with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Additional Benefits:
- Flexibility to work from home on certain days of the week.
Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in both hard and soft landscape construction.
- A minimum of 2 years of estimating or quantity surveying experience in commercial or residential landscaping.
- Strong financial and management acumen.
- Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach.
- Experience in managing legal contracts, valuations, and insurance matters.
- Educational background in construction, quantity surveying, landscape construction, or horticulture at Degree / OND / HND level or equivalent.