Senior Estimator – Groundworks, Civils & Landscaping
Professional Technical Jobs ⫽ Estimator
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£52-£65k (DOE)
Salary Benefits
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options, Robust pension scheme, Online private GP Service + Much more
Permanent, Full time
Job description
Join a well-established landscape construction business delivering prestigious, high-value projects for blue-chip and public-sector clients.
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:
o Groundworks
o Civils
o Drainage / SuDS
o Landscape construction
· Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts and risk
· Confident producing and owning tenders from start to finish
· Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with wider teams
· Strong attention to detail with a practical, delivery-focused mindset
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
· 23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
· Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
· Robust pension scheme
· Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
· Free or subsidised national gym memberships
· Employee Recognition Scheme
· 2 personal choice volunteering days
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Ground Control
Kingfisher House, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0EQ, United Kingdom
01277 650697