Estimator (Commercial Landscaping)

Benefits: (Pulled from the full job description)

• Referral programme
• Annual leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking
• Additional leave
• Profit sharing
• Company events
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• On-site parking

Full job description

Location: (on-site role)

Salary: Between £28,000 to £35,000 per annum (commensurate with skills/experience/qualifications)

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time (40 hours a week, 8.30am to 5.00pm, Mon to Fri)

• Competitive hourly rate (pay increases based on length of service) plus a discretionary annual profit share bonus scheme
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) and increases with service and extra holiday day for 100% attendance
• Free on-site parking
• Other discretionary benefits such as HealthCare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Program after probation
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Carrier Landscapes is a leading commercial landscaping company with over 35 years of experience, proudly located in the heart of rural Leicestershire. Renowned for exceptional quality and service, we are the trusted landscaping partner for many of the UK's top housing developers and commercial organisations.

We Are Hiring: We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced Landscaping Estimator to join our Commercial Department at LE14 3BQ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough analysis of client-supplied information to ensure timely and low-risk completion of tenders, followed by proactive monitoring and follow-up to support successful bid outcomes.
• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents to accurately identify and interpret project requirements.
• Highlight and communicate any risks, value engineering opportunities or commercial implications at the tender stage.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate and up-to-date pricing for materials and services.
• Prepare accurate, monthly reports on tendering figures and issue to relevant department.
• Lead process reviews to optimise estimating workflows, eliminating inefficiencies and reducing manual administrative tasks.
• Maintain ongoing communication with operations teams to clarify scope, design changes, or client variations during project mobilisation and delivery.
• Liaise with the Sites Manager and Contracts Managers about project proposals and secured orders.
• To manage the workload of the estimating team, including the Assistant Estimator, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assist in the implementation and roll-out of a new estimating and project management system, ensuring smooth transition and user adoption.

Essential qualifications, experience and/or skills required:

• Proven experience as an Estimator (in a similar industry would be an advantage)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project scopes
• Excellent attention to detail, focus and numerical accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Advanced IT skills (excellent skills using Excel and Microsoft Word) with confidence to learn bespoke software.
• The legal right to live and work in the UK and to attend the site daily.

Desirable qualifications, experience and/or skills required:

• HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field
• Full UK driving licence
• Additional leave
• Company events
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate: Melton Mowbray LE14 3BQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience; Estimating: 1 year (required)