Estimator, Bespoke Landscapes

Estimator Bespoke Landscapes Our client is seeking, an enthusiastic and reliable Estimator with experience in the landscape construction sector. Applicants should be able to handle enquiries, prepare, process and submit tenders for domestic landscape contracts. The company is an established and expanding, award-winning domestic landscape contractor working in all areas of hard and soft landscaping for, high-end clients. The successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of working in a relaxed, professional environment for a well-respected company. The successful candidate will work to their own initiative organising resources to deliver an Effective service including: Responsibilities ● Analyse client’s bills of quantities and technical specifications ● Extract information from tender documentation including taking off quantities both manually and computer assisted software ● Compiling bills of quantities ● Collate quotations to calculate materials, equipment, labour and sub-contractor costs ● Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure best value while maintaining profitability ● Utilise computer pricing software to prepare submissions ● Preparing and submitting compliant tenders to meet required deadlines ● Liaise with other departments to assist with the handover of projects ● Continued monitoring of projects including highlighting and pricing additional work and variations and submitting regular valuations through the construction phase ● Following up on tender submissions The successful candidate will have: ● Good awareness of tendering and the estimating process ● A high level of IT proficiency, particularly within Microsoft Excel ● Excellent numerical skills ● Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy ● Able to demonstrate professional communications at all levels ● Strong organisational skills ● The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines The successful candidate will be working for a leading landscape company who pride themselves on the quality of the projects they deliver. You will work on a wide variety of projects and enjoy seeing them through to completion. You will also have the opportunity for further development, working alongside leading designers and professionals