Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment. At Ground Control, we are on a mission to realize the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places, and the planet.
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join our fast-growing Minor Civils and Potholes team. Working as part of our Rail and Infrastructure division, you will be responsible for providing commercial estimates to our clients regarding a range of technical requirements including:
1. Pothole repairs
2. Concrete Repairs
3. Drainage channels and manhole covers; repairs or replacements
4. Line marking
What we offer:
At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment, and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program, supporting you to realize your full potential, and are proud to be recognized as a great place to work:
1. Awards, Accolades and Culture
2. Certified B-Corp Accredited
3. We inclusively support ‘The Race at Work Charter’, ‘Ban the Box’, ‘The Armed Forces Covenant’ and are ‘Disability Confident'
4. We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund
By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020. 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!
Perks and Benefits:
1. Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidized national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere
2. Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans
3. Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app
4. A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration
Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities. Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays. Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options
What you’ll achieve:
Providing outstanding customer service with a positive and professional attitude you will strive to achieve:
1. Exceeding clients expectations by understanding their needs while ensuring Key Performance Indicators regarding quote return are achieved.
2. Collect information on client needs and technical requirements to confirm solutions and provide detailed and accurate quotes regarding service, costing and time implications.
3. Engage with and calculate associated costs for our field teams to carry out identified work.
4. Keeping detailed and thorough records of all relevant communications and amendments regarding any submitted pricing and quotations delivered to our clients.
Analyzing large tenders to assess whether we participate or not (bid/no-bid). Gathering all required information to enable completion of these large tenders from start to sign-off. Updating client portals as required whilst analyzing records of number of quotes produced, business won from them and identifying trends regarding business that has not been converted.
Who we're looking for:
This is a fully flexible remote base/hybrid role so you can be based anywhere in the country. We are welcoming applications from experienced Estimators who are looking for the next step in their career or someone is a detail-focused commercial role looking for a change in direction. Knowledge of pricing and time implications regarding carrying out minor civils works is ideal as well as excellent time management skills and the ability to be largely self-managing. Above everything, we are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail and accuracy who is able to prioritize a fluctuating workload whilst returning tenders to our clients on time with exemplary levels of accuracy.
Join us to make a difference!
How we work:
We put people at the center of everything we do. Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities, and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger. #INDHP
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