Senior Estimator (Fencing)

My client is a leading national commercial grounds maintenance organisation. They have secured a number of large maintenance contracts and are looking to add to their growing team of Senior Estimators to be based in Essex. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and develop existing estimating team
• Secure soft and hard landscaping works in London and South UK
• Liaise with Operations, Business Development and Commercial Senior Teams to achieve  budgeted sales of between £15M-£20M pa
• Working with a broad spectrum of clients from Main Contractors, Utilities, Housing Associations / Developers and Local Authorities.
• Works will include ECO, Small Construction, Soft & Hard Landscaping and Groundworks.
• Supporting construction and procurement managers, working with Business Development to deliver commercial and quality bids and tender processes.
• Report to Commercial Director and play key role in setting bids with senior managers and bid team directors.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years commercial work experience as an Estimator in the Landscape or Construction industry.
• Proven track record of estimating systems, Conquest, Valesco or similar is desired although training will be given.
• Proven track record in the landscaping sector is desirable with knowledge of hard landscaping elements, experience in related construction or civils roles would be beneficial.
• Good negotiating and client management skills.
• Good commercial and contractual knowledge of common contracts used in the industry such as NEC and JCT
• Demonstrable leadership qualities.
• A willingness to travel if required.
• A desire to achieve personal goals and further develop the business.