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JOB TITLE: Estimator
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
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Main responsibilities
* Support the estimating team with quoting, including:
* Reviewing incoming quote requests to understand the Client’s requirements
* Calculate the required costs to complete the work
* Obtain quotes for any works to be sub-contracted
* Prepare and submit quotes to Customers
* Support with the implementation of new processes and tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the department
* Review feedback from submitted quotes and make recommendations to support increased hit rates, profitability and drive cost optimisation
* Oversee secured projects to ensure costs remain in line with our forecast
* Collaborate with internal departments to understand the different divisions & market conditions
* Active involvement with developing new sustainable and innovative ways to estimate
Skills
· A team player
· Organised with good time management
· Detail orientated and methodological
· Adaptable to change and good at problem solving
· Effective communication to share feedback and drive change
· Good at record keeping
· Proficient with Microsoft office packages (particularly excel & word)
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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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, 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.