Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager Job
Job Ref R812
Our client is a multiple award-winning garden design and build company now have available a Contracts Manager job. The position will have the responsibility for estimating and project-managing landscape projects that reflect the business’ commitment to client satisfaction and the highest quality standards. Our client is at that perfect stage of business development – they are small enough for the successful candidate to make a major difference to the team, while being big enough to have the resources to do exciting things. If you are passionate about creating bespoke spaces that people love like our client is, please read on.
Your key responsibilities will be:
For the position of Contracts Manager the company offer their services to a wide range of clients including high end domestic, as well as luxurious commercial sites within London and the surrounding areas. Contracts range from £150,000 to £1.5 million with multiple projects being live at anyone time, so candidates must have extensive experience in managing these important, high end projects.
- To prepare, present and progress estimates for high-end residential and commercial landscaping schemes with the assistance from our in-house estimator.
- To manage Profit and Loss for individual projects.
- To source hardscaping materials and plants, working in partnership with suppliers.
- To coach and mentor Landscaping Team Leaders.
- To champion and ensure compliance on all sites to the company’s Code of Conduct, Landscaping Standard Operating Procedures and Health and Safety Policy.
- To build and sustain excellent client relationships.
- To work collaboratively with designers, specialist contractors and other parties involved in projects (e.g. architects and engineers).
Skills and outlook:
Excellent understanding of landscape design and build is key for this tole. You need to be educated to degree level or similar vocational qualification, with at least 5 years’ experience at managerial level of:
- Costing & project managing high-end residential schemes.
- Managing in-house teams and specialist contractors
- Working effectively with discerning clients
- Collaborating with other professionals including garden designers, architects and engineers.
- In addition, you need to demonstrate:
- Strong focus on client satisfaction and excellent client-facing skills
- Passion for landscaping craftmanship and quality
- Good plant knowledge
- Professional communication abilities (verbal and written) & negotiation skills
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- It would also be an advantage (but not essential) to offer design skills and experience of the design and build process.
If this Contracts Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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Estimator
Estimator Vacancy
Job ref R813
Our client is excited to offer a position for an Estimator/Buyer at their offices in West London. Our client is a multiple award-winning garden design and build company based in West London. Founded by two passionate Horticulturalists 7 years ago, the pair have worked together for more than two decades and as a company they seek to remain a close-knit team that strives for excellence at every step. The company offer an end-to-end service to their clients, one that combines award winning garden design with industry leading landscaping. Earning an international reputation for understanding and interpreting ideas to create outdoor spaces beyond client imaginations and expectations and this is why they are trusted by such a collection of high-profile customers, companies, brands, and fellow professionals.
Key responsibilities:
Candidates will be working on high end projects, ranging from £150,000 to £1.5 million in value with multiple projects running at any one time. You will need to have 2/3 years’ experience in a similar role within the Landscaping Industry.
- The ideal candidate will have a meticulous eye for detail and accuracy as they will be using specialist software to measure drawings to produce tender documents for pricing purposes which reflect the requirements of the clients in accordance with the specifications.
- Provide accurate estimations in accordance with company process
- Review, understand and complete client pricing requirements
- Be able to undertake site visits, surveys and meeting with clients as required
- Liaise with clients
- Ability to work with large and/or incomplete data sets
- Estimate the cost, materials and staff required to achieve the project specification
- Identifying areas of risk during the tender process
This is a full-time permanent vacancy working 40 hours a week. Candidates are expected to be working mainly in the office with the opportunity to work remotely 1-2 days a week after a period of time.
What our client offers:
- A friendly, warm and supportive work environment.
- Competitive salary.
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Educational development
- Access to ‘Health assured’
- Cycle to work scheme
If this Estimator vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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Sole Gardener
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a live-in Sole Gardener or Gardener / Housekeeper couple to join a picturesque private estate in County Limerick. The property is based in a beautiful Neolithic rural setting and therefore would suit a couple with demonstrable experience in private estate maintenance and housekeeping respectively who enjoy country living. The Couple will need to be self-starters as the principal is in part-time residence.
The impressive property consists of the Farmhouse, Pool House, Guest House, Caretaker's House all facing the Courtyard and a Stud Farm stabling on 94 acres. The gardens surrounding the houses include a Croquet Lawn, woodland Garden, mature and young trees, walled Garden with a fruit orchard, nuttery, wildflower meadows and mixed beds and borders. The farm is mostly Organic, with as little use of chemicals as possible.
The gardener will be responsible for the maintenance and management of the gardens and grounds. This includes mowing and lawn maintenance, pruning, weeding, clearing pathway and rough grass area maintenance, upkeep of woodland and recently planted trees, maintaining the ornamental plants and ensuring that the health and safety requirements are met. Spray certificates and chainsaw certificates would be advantageous or the willingness to acquire as the principal would be happy to support the training required. As there are animals onsite owned by the neighboring farmer and are the responsibility of their owners, the gardener will be asked to keep an eye on the Horses/ Cattle/ Sheep grazing the land in case of emergency.
Housekeeping duties will consist of the upkeep of the main house by way of managing the farmhouse to a high standard, care of fine art and antiques, care of bed linen and table linens. The housekeeper will cook on occasion for the principal, carry out flower arranging, arranging visitor's appointments and access appointments, overseeing tradesmen, taking deliveries, and shopping.
The property has eight-bedrooms, with six available for the principal’s guests and one for the Caretakers. There should be approx. 8 weeks per year where there is a full house; otherwise, some occasional guests. The housekeeper will be responsible for preparing the accommodation, serving and clearing for guest visits as well as assisting with the cooking when there are guests and parties, etc.
The Couple will share responsibility for the general care of the house and grounds, maintaining a tidy courtyard and terraces, ground floor window-cleaning and bin management and recycling. A driving licence is required, and the gardener / housekeeper will be required to drive.
The accommodation provided with the role is a one bedroom, kitchen-living-room, bathroom in a converted barn. Utility bill will be covered by the principal and a car is available for use. The working hours are 40 hours per week and there is flexibility how this is worked throughout the week – to be agreed with the principal.
SALARY: €55,000 combined + Accommodation
LOCATION: Limerick
JOB No: EC47750
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Gardener Couple
A unique position has arisen for Gardener and Housekeeper couple to work on a beautiful private estate near Winchester on a permanent and full-time basis. This position is available the beginning of September, allowing for notice periods of the successful candidates. This is a live-in role with a two-bedroom cottage offered to the successful candidates; a small dog is welcome however the accommodation would be unsuitable for children. The ideal couple will enjoy a rural lifestyle and must love dogs.
The property itself is surrounded by expansive views and is set within 117 acres of land (used primarily for livestock and managed by a neighbouring farmer) in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, approximately 8-miles east of the historic city of Winchester. The garden has been subject to extensive landscaping work over the past few, the 3-4-acre garden offers huge potential for the next phase that the successful candidate will be part of.
Garden features include a flint Ha-ha, terraced lawns, York stone paving, yew hedging, a roomed and walled rose garden with climbers, and an Orangery/garden room. Existing areas include maturing trees, long grass with mown paths, orchids, and wildflowers in recently sowed meadows. Plans are progressing to establish an intimate cutting garden/kitchen garden for the successful applicant to advance further this year.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Gardener with good physical fitness and plant knowledge to play a role in enriching the classical nature of the re-established gardens, working alongside one other gardener who lives on site. The property is in a beautiful location, amongst parkland with far reaching views to the South Downs. The ideal candidate will hold spray and chainsaw certification and demonstrable gardening experience on private estates and/or horticulturally diverse gardens. Academic horticultural qualifications are desired but are not essential if considerable gardening experience can be demonstrated via previous work and references. The ability to operate and carry out basic maintenance of garden machinery is essential, as is possession of a full UK driving licence, and preferably your own vehicle. Basic Arboriculture knowledge will be of benefit to ensure successful development and care of young trees.
In addition to gardening duties, the new Gardener should be willing to undertake general estate management tasks such as interior and exterior maintenance, the upkeep of the swimming pool and tennis courts, pet sitting when the principals are travelling, driving duties, stocking wood, laying fires for the house, and assisting in the care of a flock of chickens.
In addition to the Gardener the client is looking for a Housekeeper that is an all-rounder, someone who is friendly, dependable, and proactive with an eye for detail who takes pride in their work. The Housekeeper will ensure the home is kept organised, clean, and tidy to a very high standard. General duties will include keeping on top of the laundry, ironing and fabric care, care of antiques and delicate items, kitchen support, as well as running errands where required. The family also have friendly dogs, so you must be pet friendly and happy to help with their care.
SALARY: Combined salary of £50,000 - £55,000 Depending on experience
LOCATION: Winchester, Hampshire
JOB No: EC45863
If this Gardener Couple vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Bevan Andrews on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Site Manager
Our client is an award-winning international design, landscape build and maintenance company, founded and managed by a renowned horticulturist with over 25 years’ experience. From residential garden design to sizeable commercial landscape projects, our client always provides the best design and build possible. Taking pride and joy in creating, building, and maintaining outstanding living spaces that enhance the lives and environments of their clients in a professional, friendly, timely and reliable way. They are now looking for a Site Manager to work on the highest calibre projects with top designers and high net worth clients, producing multi award winning projects to the highest possible standards.
Job Description
As the Site Manager, you will be part of the creation of outstanding living spaces that improve people’s lives and care for the environment while working as part of an exceptional team of experienced and passionate horticulturalists, designers, and foreman. The team is dedicated to constantly enhancing the company reputation, brand and customer satisfaction through exceptionally high standards of work. As Site Manager you will be:
-Developing and maintaining relationships with the team and customers to ensure optimum customer/team satisfaction. Resulting in retention of customers and a motivated team
-Maintaining and updating the work schedules sheet in order to ensure that all work is being completed in a timely manner. Maintaining accurate information on points and time of contact.
-Displays excellent knowledge of on-site procedures and paperwork.
-Managing sub-contractors and reporting, Human Resources, material requisitions, purchase orders, plants, and machinery resources management.
-You will be responsible for the smooth running of garden build projects and planting activities. As a people manager, you will be positive, encouraging and motivating, with a focused, can-do attitude.
Key Responsibilities
-Management or programme schedules, site costs, waste management and removal, material deliveries required for site within supplier lead times and the site programme
-Production of weekly site reports/updates as required. This may involve maintaining a daily photographic log and diary of all ongoing and finished works
-Liaising with suppliers’ logistics for delivery allocations and ordering of labour resource required to execute the works to the programme schedule
-Management of all on-site labour related to the contracted works, maintain branding & PPE to all site staff
-Maintaining a daily written log of works including and issues and changes
-Liaison and communication with clients (or delegates thereof) and scheduling meetings as required.
Candidate Skills
The Site Manager works in the construction department with the Construction Department Manager and under the direction of the Construction Manager. The main role is to oversee and manage the day to day running of a Company Construction site team(s) and be responsible for completing the tasks set by the Construction Manager on a project in relation to time/program and to ensure The Company’s workmanship and behaviour on site is to The Company’s exacting standards.
-Several years’ experience of running construction-based installations
-Experience of managing on-site operatives, and able to motivate a team
-CSCS qualified SMSTS qualified
-Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, Word
-Experience in all aspects of landscape and construction within the outside space
-A clear understanding of site protocol and operational requirements on both commercial and domestic projects
-Highly motivated, self-driven individual with excellent attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment
-Strong verbal & written communication skills Able to work effectively and communicate clearly
-Good time management skills and the ability to multi-task
-High attention to detail finishes
-Full clean driving licence
-Ability to adapt to project changes efficiently and to observe contract and site-specific protocol
If this Site Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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Head Gardener
An opportunity of a Gardener’s lifetime has arisen in Gloucestershire for an ambitious and creative client, on a project that will allow the successful candidate to create their legacy. This is a long-term collaborative venture between the owner, Chelsea Gold Medallist designer, and the new Head Gardener and Senior Gardener. There are two potential opportunities on a full-time and permanent basis. One is for a Head Gardener or a deputy Head Gardener with the drive and hunger to become the Head Gardener and the other is for a Senior Gardener to join the team to be a key part of an exciting and extensive garden project development.
With the aim of being ‘the jewel in the Cotswolds crown,’ this garden development project is being spearheaded by a respected garden designer and now needs talented and knowledgeable gardeners.
The 75-acre parkland estate is of a Capability Brown style in a varied landscape with woodland, a lake, paddocks, and undulating topography throughout. The main house is undergoing refurbishment and improvement, such that the new owner expects to move into the building in 2023. The garden/grounds design is complete, with implementation to commence by late summer, preferably with the new Head Gardener in position and ready to play a leading role.
The Head Gardener’s role will initially involve horticultural input and project management, including that of contractors, whilst liaising with the garden designer and the owner. Initial work for both the Head Gardener and Senior Gardener will involve some ground-based tree work such as clearing, thinning and planting, restoration of existing hedges and improvement of the formal garden area. Following implementation of the design, the role will involve management and maintenance of the gardens to include an orchard, numerous trees (including extensive new planting), a rose garden, a 2-acre formal garden, 5-acre wildflower area with bulbs, a 3-acre lake with island planting to commence following dredging and shaping. The owner has an interest in rewilding, thereby providing an opportunity for implementing sustainable management methodologies on the estate.
Applicants for this role must be physically fit, hands-on Gardeners at a high level. The Head Gardener will have project management/development experience both Head and Senior Gardeners will have experience in a similar setting, i.e., on large country estates with a high diversity of horticulture and landscape features. The management of health and safety considerations in relation to large landscape/garden development projects and associated staff is a requirement. Strong ornamental plant knowledge is essential, as is an ability to carry out species-specific pruning, soil treatment/management, pest and disease control and the safe operation and basic maintenance of a wide range of garden machinery. An academic horticultural qualification at RHS level 3 or equivalent/above is desired, as is the ability to operate a chainsaw safely, though the latter will not discount otherwise suitable applicants as training can be provided.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented and highly experienced Head and / or Senior Gardener to make their mark on a project designed to impress. The resulting estate will be a legacy for the owner, designer and the new Head Gardener.
SALARY: Head Gardener £45,000 – 50,000
Senior Gardener £35,000 – 40,000
LOCATION: Gloucestershire
JOB No: EC37587
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Operations Director
Operations Director required
Job Ref V572
An exciting new opportunity has opened for an Operations Director. The role will have total responsibility for and be accountable for all operational elements and installations within the business.
Experience in a landscape operations management role, managing multiple installation teams and multiple projects is a must.
This role bridges the gap between the sales surveyors who win projects & the onsite installation teams. The key purpose of the role is to provide leadership & support to installation staff.
It will require exceptional leadership & organisational skills to ensure projects are profitable and run to time. The candidate will be self-motivated, with first class leadership, communication, and coaching skills
Role and Responsibilities:
-Overall responsibility for managing & controlling 5 -10 domestic or school projects per day.
-Ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget & to agreed specification
-Liaison with clients to resolve issues & manage remedials
-Resourcing and procurement of materials and developing relationships with suppliers
-Line management of the installation teams, developing & implementing training plans. To be managed through fully documented process of objective setting, training plans and annual appraisals
-Responsible for recruitment strategy of installation staff
-Implementing and managing health & safety and quality procedures e.g CDM, RAMs etc
-Resourcing and managing subcontractors, developing strong relationships covering all disciplines within hard landscaping
-Overall responsibility for maintenance of fleet of installation vehicles &installation equipment
-Assisting franchisees with training & support
-Overseeing management of the warehouse and sample cutting operations
-Take an active role within the management team, seeking continuous improvement and leading by example
-Liaison with clients, subcontractors, designers, and other external contractors on site
-Ensuring efficient usage of all company resources
-Research and implement new ways of working to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Required Skills:
-Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role managing multiple installation teams/ multiple installation staff/ operations management role
-Excellent landscape & construction knowledge. Experience in similar sector: hard landscaping, playground contractor. Ideally possess landscaping qualifications
-An effective Team Leader with demonstrable Operation Management experience
-Management experience within a customer facing environment.
-Strong leadership skills and takes ownership.
-Successful improvements in KPI and Operational performance.
-Business & Budget Management.
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written)
-Financially literate with experience of managing projects and resources in line with budgets.
-High level of organization, and efficient time management
-Knowledge of Health & Safety Compliance.
-Extremely self-motivated and committed to achieving excellent results
-Ability to multi-task and flexibility to re-prioritize
-Confident IT skills and use of all Microsoft Packages; Excel etc
-High attention to detail with high expectations of a high-end finish
-Determination to deliver a high quality and reliable service with a ‘Right First Time‘ approach.
-Dynamic and able to move with the times within a fast-paced growing company
-Embrace change and technology
-Innovative and forward thinking
-Problem solver with proactive solutions
-Committed and hungry to progress
-Full clean driving licence required.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Operations Director to work on exciting projects with innovative professionals within a successful, opportunity giving company. An excellent salary is provided, depending on experience, ongoing training and development and a laptop & mobile phone is provided.
Hours of work: 40 hours a week
If this Operations Director vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Operations Manager
Operations Manager required
Job Ref M870
Our client is an ambitious, award-winning soft and hard landscape contractor that specialises in commercial landscape construction and maintenance. Established in 1999, this family business has quickly grown into a multi-million-pound company, with over 300 site operatives, and projects spanning across London, the South of England, and the Midlands.
Throughout this period of growth, they have stayed true to their roots and maintained close client relationships and a hands-on mentality that has developed their trust with suppliers and clients alike. They take pride in bringing stunning designs to life and delivering a top-quality finish working with the biggest names in the business on projects valued between £100k to £10 million.
Job brief
Our client is looking for an Operations Manager to organise and oversee the daily operations of the company. This position is a dynamic, cross-functional role, which includes project planning, workflow management, team leadership, fulfilment, quality control and exploring, developing and key markets for growth.
This role requires exceptional organisational skills and management, to ensure that the business is well-coordinated, efficient, and productive by managing its processes. An in-depth knowledge of pending and active projects is key, including the scope of works, programmes, tender documentation, and contract particulars.
The areas of responsibility for this role are very wide and include the production of contract programmes, monitoring, amending, and updating project operations accordingly. Ensuring that all projects are managed effectively and safely regarding all aspects of health and safety regulations, whilst championing and ensuring compliance of site-specific company policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and background within landscaping, however experience within a similar capacity would be considered. They will be an excellent leader who can discover the most efficient ways to run the business’ operations, ideally with a project management background.
Responsibilities
-Maintain an in-depth knowledge of each of the pending and active projects including, the scope of works, programme, tender documentation, and contract particulars
-Production of contract programmes; monitoring, amending, and updating project operations accordingly and advising of any potential delays to the client team
-Preparation of contract budgets; detailed cost plans; bills of quantities and procurement plans
-Championing of and ensuring compliance with our site-specific company policies and procedures
-Ensuring that all projects are managed effectively and safely to comply with all aspects of the current health and safety regulations
-Responsible for ensuring and maximising profitability of contracts and delivery of works on time.
-Leading the supervisors in presenting and mentoring on the delivery of toolbox talks
-Ensuring that sites are managed in a clean, safe, and tidy manner
-Sourcing of materials, negotiating keen prices and placing orders as required
-Mentoring others in the adherence to the Company’s procedures and quality practices
-Managing the quality of the delivery of the projects to ensure that the good name of and the reputation of the Company is maintained and enhanced
-Promotion of the Company
-Tender for and build up a new arm of the business in key markets for growth
Requirements
-Proven experience as an Operations Manager or equivalent position
-Landscape Qualifications
-Experience managing a team
-Professional in approach with outstanding communication and people skills
-Knowledge of health and safety compliance / ISOH Regulations
-CSCS Card
-SMSTS
-Full Clean UK driving licence
If this Operations Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Maintenance Manager
Maintenance Manager required
Job Ref L509
Our client is a highly experienced, award-winning landscape design and maintenance company based in West London, which focuses on high-end landscape design and build along with a garden Maintenance Division. The Construction Division has experience in constructing landscapes from the smallest of roof terraces to the most expensive and luxurious of properties. They specialise, in particular, in the implementation of high-quality, bespoke landscape schemes, including bespoke water features, sculptures and intricate stonework. As the demand for maintenance services have increased they now seek a Maintenance Manager to join their team, and to lead this division.
Duties:
We seek an experienced Maintenance Manager, reporting directly to the Director. You will be responsible for the maintenance side of the company, working alongside the Director this varied role will involve coordinating the company’s ongoing & new maintenance contracts. The main responsibility would be to ensure that high-quality garden maintenance and soft landscaping is carried out and delivered to the client’s requirements. As well as undertaking large and small scale planting, turfing and plant procurement. This position will require candidates that have excellent organisation and client liaison skills.
- Up-to-date working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in garden maintenance operations with a sound knowledge of horticultural practices (planting, pruning, fertilising, etc), growth characteristics and identification of a wide variety of plants.
- A confident managing staff able to provide a clear direction and inspire those around you, promptly and efficiently addressing personnel issues and training and development needs. Demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and create value not only for self but for others.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining a positive can-do attitude·
- Good at relationship-building with the management with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to be a problem solver, identify and resolve issues with efficiency and be focus on the overall objectives of the team to continuously improve ·
- Be results-focused, proactively delivering value that will directly lead to the achievement of business results
Personal Characteristics:
Candidates should be experienced and effective Garden Maintenance, with previous experience working on prestigious residential projects. You should have in-depth knowledge of completing reports and contracts as well as tender documents. You should have experience managing budgets and reporting to senior management. You will be able to effectively communicate on all levels and have good IT skills.
If this Maintenance Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com
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Quantity Surveyor/Estimator
Quantity Surveyor/Estimator required
Job Ref D601
Our client offers a comprehensive range of supply and installation services for both hard and soft surfaces for roofs and podiums. This includes the installation of specimen trees and associated supports, aeration and irrigation requirements, installation of specialist planters, gates and railings, permanent fully automated irrigation systems, children’s play equipment and safety surfacing, artificial surfacing such as grass and rubber crumb finishes and of course paving.
They offer valuable assistance and expertise which could save clients time and money, for example in relation to siting and service requirements, planning, and installation methodology.
Job Description:
The position reports into the Commercial Manager and the main Function of job is:
-Price qualified tender enquiries in line with company policy and authority protocols.
-Provide costs for variation items.
-Detail potential value engineering options.
-Ensure bid compliance with CDM and Health and Safety requirements.
-Attend site meetings where necessary.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
(Please note, in addition to the main duties and responsibilities of your job, you may be asked to carry out additional tasks as can reasonably be expected.)
-Provide technical advice and costs for multiple projects from £10k to £1million+.
-Manage the bid process on tender enquiries.
-Produce reports explaining deviations from original estimates / designs / scope.
-Liaise with technical and commercial team to establish product costs.
-Regular communication with commercial manager to estimate installation costs.
-Review actual vs estimated costs to feed information back into future estimates.
-Liaise with clients to understand how bid fits with cost plan.
-Identify and validate potential cost saving initiatives.
-Mitigate commercial risk by submitting detailed itemised bids.
-Price variation items for ongoing projects.
Tools and Equipment Used:
-Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.)
-AutoCad
The quantity surveyor / Estimator will have a Minimum 2 years of experience in a sub-contractor estimating role; involved in commercial landscaping contracts, preferably some experience with green roofing.
Aptitude/Skills required:
-Analytical – able to assess information in a variety and formats to derive optimum solutions.
-Numerate – capable of working with numbers to estimate quantities and calculate costs.
-Innovative – creativity to develop solutions that fulfil the technical and commercial brief.
-Technical competence – capability to digest and apply detailed technical information.
-Self-motivated to work on your own initiative and to foresee potential problems and solutions.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
The working week is split between the office, home working and site visits. The hours are 8:30am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 4:00pm Friday with half an hour for lunch. The salary is depending on experience and the holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum (3 or 4 to be taken at Christmas).
If this Quantity Surveyor/Estimator vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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