Landscaping Estimator / Surveyor
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£50,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.2×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3541 (68% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Root One Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2453 (Quantity surveyors). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
2453 Quantity surveyors Also possible | £34,100 Clears | £38,900 Clears | £43,800 Clears | £48,600 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Salary: £50,000 per annum + Profit-Based Bonus Scheme + Car Allowance
Location: Scotland-wide
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Root One Group is looking for an experienced and motivated Landscaping Estimator / Surveyor to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual to play a key role in securing new projects and supporting the continued growth of the business.
The successful candidate will be predominantly responsible for pre-contract estimating, preparing accurate and competitive tenders for a range of commercial landscaping projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and bills of quantities to establish project requirements.
- Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for soft landscaping, hard landscaping and associated works.
- Undertake site surveys and visits to assess project requirements and identify potential challenges.
- Calculate material quantities and associated labour, plant and subcontractor costs.
- Obtain, review and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Prepare and submit tender returns within required deadlines.
- Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
- Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers and internal teams throughout the tender process.
- Maintain accurate tender records and monitor tender submissions and outcomes.
- Support the handover of successful tenders to the operational teams.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in estimating or surveying within landscaping, construction or a related industry.
- Strong understanding of landscaping materials, construction methods and associated costs.
- Experience preparing and submitting competitive tenders.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
What We Offer
- £50,000 annual salary.
- Profit-based bonus scheme.
- Car allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of commercial landscaping projects.
- Supportive working environment within an established and growing business.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Root One Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Estimators, valuers and assessors (SOC 3541) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~55k in sample- Offer £50,000
- Middle half £30,888–51,168
- Median £38,168
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£30,888–51,168), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Root One Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3541 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.