Junior Estimator

Junior Estimator - Landscaping

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum

Location: Home-based with regular travel between St Albans and Northampton

Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Estimator to join their clients Commercial Team. As a Junior Estimator, you will play a vital role in preparing accurate cost estimates for a variety of hard and soft landscaping projects.

The right person needs to show up, get involved and be excited about being part of something bigger; someone who wants to make a difference because they care.

Our client is delivering outdoor spaces that improve the lives and wellbeing of all in the community.

Are you excited about leaving that as a legacy?

Please note: This role can be home-based or in our client’s office in St Abans, if required. This role will have regular travel to the St Albans Head Office and Northampton where your manager will be based. The initial induction will be on site. A driving licence is preferable but not essential as long as the candidate can travel to these locations.

Ideal Candidate:

Strong analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with estimating software is an advantage (CAD, Causeway, Conquest)
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Willingness to learn and adapt in a faced based environment is important
Experience with cost control methods in construction projects would be a nice to have

Key Responsibilities:

Review and interpret project specifications and drawings to understand project scope
Analyse and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather necessary information for accurate estimating
Support the design team in creating robust design budgets
Identify potential risks and opportunities within project estimates

Benefits:

20 days holiday + bank holidays (with an extra 3-5 days for Christmas closure)
Pension scheme
Dedicated training and development
Family friendly policies
Positive working environment, remembering we all have lives outside of work

Our client is a leading landscaping company committed to delivering high-quality projects and fostering a collaborative work environment. They value diversity and inclusion in their team