Estimator

Ground Control Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading external maintenance business in the UK is seeking a Senior Estimator to play a crucial role in shaping bid strategy and pricing for complex projects. Responsibilities include preparing accurate tenders, reviewing specifications, and collaborating with teams to produce robust bids. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in groundworks, civils, and drainage, with strong commercial awareness. This role offers an autonomous environment where you can significantly influence project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within Groundworks.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts.
• Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed and accurate tenders across various projects.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to identify risks.
• Producing take-offs, cost plans, and final submissions.

Skills

Groundworks

Civils

Drainage

Landscape construction

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Tools

On-Screen Take-off

Excel

Word

Job description

Ground Control is a leading externalận maintenance business and biodiversity expert, dedicated to enhancing and preserving the physical environment. With a strong focus on sustainability, we leverage technology and data to support our customers in fulfilling their environmental goals. Offering award-winning services such as Grounds Maintenance, оку Landscape Construction, Arboriculture, and Electric Vehicle charge point installation, we manage over 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. Guided by our vision to leave the world in a better place, we are committed to harmonising people, places, and the planet to unlock the potential of human nature.

The Role

This is a senior, hands‑on estimating role where you’ll play a key part in shaping bid strategy, pricing competitively, and influencing commercial outcomes across complex groundworks, civils, drainage and landscaping schemes.

You’ll work closely with operational and commercial teams, with the autonomy to challenge designs, propose alternatives, and ensure bids are both commercially sound and deliverable.

What you’ll do:

• Preparing detailed and accurate tenders across groundworks, civils, drainage (including SuDS), and hard/soft landscaping
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and employer’s requirements to identify risks and opportunities
• Producing take‑offs, cost plans, and final submissions to tight deadlines
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, designers and internal teams to build robust bids
• Identifying alternative materials, methods and value engineering options
• Supporting bid strategy and pricing decisions to improve win rates and margins
• Using estimating and take‑off software (e.g. On‑Screen Take‑off, Excel, Word)

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within:
  • Groundworks
  • Civils
  • Drainage / joka SuDS
  • Landscape construction
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts and risk
• Confident producing and owning tend patience from start to finish
• Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with wider teams
• Strong attention to detail with a practical, delivery-focused mindset