Aztec Landscapes is offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join an established and growing business at a pivotal stage in its development.
As part of the company’s plan to establish an in-house estimating capability, you will take ownership of building and developing this function from the ground up, setting the direction, implementing systems, and embedding best practices. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is motivated by creating something long-term and making a meaningful impact within a growing business.
You will be responsible for securing high-value hard and soft landscaping and associated civils packages, working across residential, commercial, and public sector developments. Operating as both a subcontractor and principal contractor, the business delivers projects typically ranging from £500k to £5m+, offering both variety and technical challenge.
The role offers a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, with the ability to split your time between a South Coast office, London sites, and home working.
Key Responsibilities -
- Pricing and tendering for large-scale landscaping and civils packages as both a subcontractor and principal contractor.
- Establishing and developing the estimating function, including processes, systems, and best practices.
- Managing multiple tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.
- Leading supply chain engagement, procurement, and subcontractor negotiations.
- Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions.
- Supporting bid strategy and contributing to successful work-winning outcomes.
Key Requirements -
- Proven track record of pricing and winning large-scale landscaping and/or civils tenders.
- Strong commercial acumen with extensive pricing and cost planning expertise. Experience operating as a subcontractor and ideally as a principal contractor.
- Ability to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of supply chain procurement and subcontract negotiation.
- Confident communicator with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working autonomously.
- Ambition to build and develop an in-house estimating function.
A highly competitive salary is on offer, along with long-term career progression, flexibility, and the opportunity to truly make the role your own. Please register your interest via Indeed.
Pay: £65,000.00-£95,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horndean PO8 0SL
