Estimator - Landscaping & Civil Engineering
Location: Hybrid - Home / Woking
Salary: Competitive + Company Car + Pension
Our client is an robust external works and civil engineering specialist delivering high-quality projects across the UK. With more than five decades of experience, they have built trusted, long-term relationships with clients ranging from local authorities, royal parks and commercial developers to schools, universities and luxury residential developers.
Due to continued business growth, we are seeking an experienced Estimator to join their expanding team. This is a hybrid role, working closely with our Commercial Director to prepare and submit tender packages ranging from £100k to £5 million. Projects typically involve the client acting as Principal Contractor on a wide variety of high-quality civil engineering within public realm including hard and soft landscaping schemes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Measure PDF drawings and prepare detailed tender documents
2. Support the full bid submission process
3. Price Bills of Quantities, typically using Excel
4. Identify and communicate project risks during the tender stage
5. Liaise with Directors, clients, and design teams throughout the tender and pre-start process
6. Attend meetings and site visits as required
What We're Looking For
7. Proven experience in an estimating role within the civils, landscaping or construction sector
8. Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach
9. Ability to work under time pressure while maintaining accuracy
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
11. A positive, team-focused attitude with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
12. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritise and use your own initiative
What We Offer
13. Competitive salary
14. Company car
15. Membership of the employer pension scheme
Contact David @ PPM Recruitment on 0121 580 8950