Civils Estimator in Milton Keynes

Location: Remote - commutable distance to London

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Take ownership. Shape bids. Deliver results that make a real impact. 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.

What you’ll do

• 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).

What you’ll get

• 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.

What we’re looking for

• 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.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reallocation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation. We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.