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Estimator

Posted 10 days 18 hours ago by i2i Recruitment Consultancy

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Gloucestershire, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL1 1

Job Description

Opportunity to be part of a specialist landscaping and green infrastructure team
Supportive culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and personal development
Access to training and development to support your professional growth
A role that directly contributes to high-profile, complex construction projects
A comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing and long-term security

Must haves

Minimum of 2 years' experience as an Estimator within construction or landscaping
Strong ability to interpret construction, architectural, structural, and landscaping drawings
Experience producing detailed, accurate Bills of Quantities
Solid understanding of podium landscaping, roof gardens, green roofs, and green walls
Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in MS Excel and estimating or measurement software
Clear written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational ability

Nice to haves

So, what will you be doing?

Reviewing and analysing tender documents, drawings, and specifications
Producing detailed, itemised Bills of Quantities for specialist landscaping packages
Preparing accurate cost estimates covering materials, labour, plant, preliminaries, and risk
Developing tender clarifications, methodologies, and assumptions where required
Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and assess quotations
Compiling complete tender submissions, including pricing and technical documentation
Working collaboratively with internal teams to align tender outputs
Supporting tender reviews, negotiations, and value engineering activities
Identifying risks, exclusions, and optimisation opportunities within bids
Maintaining estimating data, rates, and benchmarking information
Contributing to continuous improvement of estimating processes
A collaborative and commercially aware mindset
Confidence working to tight deadlines and managing multiple tenders