Estimator

Blakedown Landscapes is an award-winning landscaping and civil engineering specialist delivering high quality projects throughout the UK. Our portfolio spans all sectors from local authorities, royal parks, commercial developers, schools and universities to high-end luxury developers. Much of our work is as a result of long-term relationships based on trust and expert workmanship built up over more than five decades.

Due to our continued growth, we are recruiting an Estimator to work within a growing team. The position can be hybrid with a mix of working from home and our Head Office in Chobham, Surrey. The position will involve working with the Managing Director preparing and submitting Tender Packages from £100k up to £5million plus. The projects involve Blakedown working as Principal Contractor on a mixture of high quality hard and soft landscaping schemes.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in an estimating role who has the ability to work in a methodical manner, often under time restraints, whilst maintaining highly accurate attention to detail is key.

The Role:

• Measuring PDF drawings and producing tender documents.
• Helping the full Bid Submission
• Pricing bill of quantities, generally in excel format
• Identifying areas of risk during the tender process and liasing with the company Directors
• Attending meetings and site visits
• Communicating with the client and design team during the tender process and pre-start meetings

What We Are Looking For:

• Estimating experience within the landscape/construction industry
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Team player with a positive attitude towards new and existing challenges
• Clear and concise communication qualities including excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Able to multi task, prioritise, manage time effectively, use own initiative

In Return We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Company car
• Membership to the employer's pension scheme