Estimator – Landscaping, Construction and Grounds Maintenance / Dartford / Up to £50,000 P.A.
Are you an experienced Estimator with a passion for creating and enhancing environments? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to join our team at Valley Provincial, a leading interior and exterior landscaping specialist.
We're looking for an experienced Estimator to provide expert cost analysis and estimating services for our landscape construction projects and grounds maintenance work. You'll play a crucial role in the sales and project lifecycle, taking ownership of projects by liaising with external consultants and clients until they're handed over to our operational teams. You will also help implement and refine our tendering process to ensure consistent documentation and preparation.
About Us:
Established in 1976, Valley Provincial has a strong reputation for quality and dependability. Our motto is 'Consult, Create, Maintain,' and our services range from landscape design and build to grounds management and interior greening for commercial clients. We pride ourselves on our tireless commitment to getting things right for our clients.
The Role of Estimator:
As an Estimator, you will determine project costs by analysing plans, calculating material, labour, and equipment expenses, and gathering quotes from suppliers and subcontractors. Your key responsibilities will include:
· Preparing bids and quotations.
· Managing project budgets against forecasts.
· Assessing project risks.
· Liaising with clients, design teams, and other stakeholders.
What We're Looking For:
We require a minimum of 3 years of recent estimating experience, ideally within a landscaping, construction, or groundworks company. You should also have:
· Experience preparing and submitting tenders for commercial landscaping, groundwork, or general construction projects.
· A good understanding of contracts and project risk management.
· Strong general IT skills, particularly with MS Office.
· Excellent organizational and time management skills with a history of meeting tender deadlines.
· Strong communication, analysis, and reporting skills.
· A team-oriented and flexible attitude.
· The ability to commute to our office in Dartford, Kent. Public transport is not practical.
· Experience with CAD or other estimating software is a plus, but we are happy to provide training.
What We Offer:
· A competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
· Fantastic workplace benefits including company pension, bonus scheme and events throughout the year. A full kitchen for use, food available, and onsite parking.
· Opportunities for career progression.
· A full-time role (Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm) with a paid break.
If you're ready to bring your skills to a trusted and established company, please submit your application, CV, and a covering letter as soon as possible. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds