Aspire Defence Services Limited
Estimator
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Join our Team as an Estimator at Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL)
Salary: TBC
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends
Location: Tidworth and Bulford
Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Estimator to be part of our exciting journey.
What We Offer:
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
- Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
- Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
- Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
- Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
- Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders
Your Role:
Based at TNB and expected to travel to sites, this role supports Lifecycle Planning and the Annual Maintenance Plan through completion and pricing of project briefs, cost planning, and assessment of contractor quotations to ensure value for money and accurate budget forecasting.
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You will be ensuring compliance with management systems, quality, health, safety and environmental policies, and relevant Lifecycle Planning, Change and Annual Maintenance Plan processes.
You will be preparing and completing project briefs with rough order of magnitude costings using pricing methodologies and historic contractor data.
You will be delivering accurate estimates and quantification of scopes of work, ensuring all requirements are fully considered.
You will be reviewing contractor quotations, tender returns and work estimates to assess and challenge value for money where appropriate.
You will be undertaking quantitative analysis to compare estimates with market returns and final costs, supporting continuous improvement.
You will be supporting multiple garrison estimates and collaborating with the Strategic Team and other estimators to share best practice and support commercial decision-making.
What We're Looking For:
Qualifications:
- Educated to a minimum HNC/HND level or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with a Level 4 or Level 5 industry-recognised qualification in construction, building services or engineering.
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Experience:
- Experience in estimating, construction pricing, lifecycle planning and asset management support, including estimating building, civil, mechanical and electrical works with a sound understanding of cost data and construction pricing.
Skills:
- Excellent information technology and communication skills
- Strong construction industry knowledge
- High attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively and independently
Additional Information:
- The Garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.
- Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.
- Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Ready to Join Us? If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team supporting the armed forces across Hampshire and Wiltshire.
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