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Who we are
Ardmac is an award-winning international construction specialist that delivers complex high value workspaces and technical environments. We’ve been leading the way for over 40 years consistently providing the ultimate solution for high value working environments through our continuous investment into the best people, technology, and processes.
Join the team at Ardmac to gain experience in an environment of respect, professionalism and high collaboration teams. Competitive salaries and benefits packages are available as well as the opportunity to enhance learning and development for future growth.
About the Estimator Role
We are seeking an Estimator to provide tender costs for construction projects ensuring competitive bids. The position is based in our Manchester office with a combination of remote and office-based work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Complete estimates for a range of fit out projects within controlled environment project sites
- Organise copy of tender documents and amendments for appropriate parties
- Ensure tendering processes are fully implemented
- Answering queries from subcontractors/suppliers
- Liaise with Client/Design Team during tender process and arrange meeting if required
- Identify scope for design alternatives and value engineering, discussing with appropriate bid team members
- Attend Adjudication Meeting and present tender
- Highlight any areas of concern / risk in cost proposal
- Attend handover meeting and brief team on tender bid
- Ensure supply chain is regularly refreshed in line with procurement / construction activities to meet the company’s needs
- Develop client / specifier relationships to enhance opportunities to tender, negotiate and enhance tender margins
- Complete Contract Sum Analysis/Schedule if necessary
- Attend post tender negotiations with Client
- Undertake project debrief, eliciting feedback from sites, to improve construction
- Identification of project related risks
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What We’re Looking For
Five years' experience as an estimator with exposure to fit out projects; data centre or cleanroom project experience is desirable, but we can also consider experience in estimating ceilings / partitions / drywall packages.
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- Pricing Levels
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Why Join Us
- Work at the forefront of high-specification construction and technical environments
- Contribute to projects that support critical industries such as pharmaceutical manufacturing and global data infrastructure
- Be part of a collaborative, delivery-focused organisation with a strong reputation for quality
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Work – life balance with hybrid working available in most roles
- Training and Development Opportunities
Join the team at Ardmac to gain experience in an environment of respect, professionalism and high collaboration teams.
Ready to Apply?
If you have the experience as Estimator detailed above, we’d welcome your application. Apply now to be part of a team delivering excellence in cleanrooms, life sciences, and data centre environments.
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