Senior Estimator – Groundworks, Civils & Landscaping

Job Overview

Senior Estimator – Groundworks, Civils & Landscaping at Ground Control

Location:

Flexible / Remote (Essex or London offices available) – Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

• 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)

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within groundworks, civils, drainage/SuDS, or 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

GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities

• 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Yearly bonus scheme & share options
• Medigold employee support, free flu jabs, online private GP service
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships
• Employee Recognition Scheme

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 customers across the UK and Ireland, delivering grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, and electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.