Civils Estimator

Civils Estimator

Location:
Remote - commutable distance to London

Salary:
Competitive

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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You take pride in producing accurate, competitive tenders, managing risk, and influencing outcomes across complex projects. That’s exactly the kind of commercial leadership we value in our Estimators.

We’re looking for an Estimator who drives bid strategy with confidence, someone who challenges designs, proposes alternatives, and ensures every submission is commercially sound and deliverable. You’ll have autonomy, the support of experienced teams, and the freedom to make decisions that shape project success.

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the estimating process and play a key part in shaping commercial outcomes across groundworks, civils, drainage, and landscaping schemes.

• Prepare detailed and accurate tenders across groundworks, civils, drainage (including SuDS), and hard/soft landscaping.

• Review drawings, specifications, and employer’s requirements to identify risks and opportunities.

• Produce take-offs, cost plans, and final submissions to tight deadlines.

• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, designers, and internal teams to build robust, competitive bids.

• Identify alternative materials, methods, and value engineering opportunities.

• Support bid strategy and pricing decisions to improve win rates and margins.

• Utilise estimating and take-off software (e.g., On-Screen Take-Off, Excel, Word).

• Autonomy to manage the estimating process end-to-end with minimal supervision.

• A role where your decisions shape bid outcomes and commercial performance.

• Collaboration with operational, commercial, and design teams on high-value projects.

• Opportunities to influence strategy and bring innovative ideas to complex schemes.

• Competitive salary and benefits package reflecting your experience and impact.

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within:

  • Groundworks

  • Civils

  • Drainage / SuDS

  • Landscape construction

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts and risk.

• Confidence producing and owning tenders from start to finish.

• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively 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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