Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Location: Fully remote role -  South of M62 (e.g. Sheffield, Nottingham, Warrington area preferred)

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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About Us

At Ground Control, we create, maintain and enhance landscapes that enrich the environment and communities across the UK. As one of the UK's leading landscaping and external works specialists, we're passionate about innovation, sustainability, and delivering excellence.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our Landscaping team – a pivotal role in driving growth and supporting the success of our projects nationwide.

What you'll do:

As Senior Estimator, you'll play a crucial part in winning new work and delivering accurate, competitive tender submissions. You'll combine your commercial acumen with technical expertise to achieve excellent conversion rates and strong margins.

This is a fully remote role, giving you flexibility and autonomy to manage your workload from home, with occasional site visits and meetings as required.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to prepare detailed and accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with suppliers, sub-contractors, designers, engineers, and architects to gather all necessary pricing and project information.
• Review and evaluate designs to identify value engineering opportunities and propose alternative materials or methods where appropriate.
• Prepare and compile detailed take-offs and data to support timely and accurate bid proposals.
• Produce comprehensive tender handover documents outlining key strategies, risks, opportunities, and resource plans.
• Provide guidance and support to Estimating Assistants and Administrators, helping them perform effectively across projects.
• Ensure confidentiality of company, client, and supplier information is always maintained.
• Work flexibly and proactively, adapting to workload demands while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy.

About you:

You're an experienced Estimator within landscape construction, groundworks, or drainage, ideally with exposure to sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS). You combine technical expertise with strong commercial judgement and a proactive, hands-on approach.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience in bid and tender management across hard and soft landscaping.
• Strong analytical, written, and presentation skills.
• Commercial awareness with sound understanding of frameworks, contracts, and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Motivation to succeed and deliver high-quality results independently.

Tools & Systems:
Experience with On-Screen Take-off, Microsoft Office, and pricing software is essential. Familiarity with Bluebeam and Valesco software is desirable.

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We're 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.

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.

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