Estimator / Assistant Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend International Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend International Limited is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing all estimating activities for a programme of works, including order of cost estimates and discrete cost estimating tasks. Candidates should have a BSc in Civil or Quantity Surveying and 3-5 years of relevant experience in large-scale construction projects, including previous experience in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-graduate Estimating experience.
• Demonstrable experience of large-scale construction and/or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience in the Middle East is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage all estimating activities for a programme of works.
• Prepare cost estimates for feasibility and planning stages.
• Conduct change management cost estimates.

Skills

Strong knowledge of pricing specifications

Excellent analytical skills

Strong verbal reasoning skills

Strong written communication skills

Education

BSc in Civil or Quantity Surveying/Estimating or related subject

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Cost Estimator who will be responsible for developing, managing and/or executing all estimating activities for a programme of works.

Key Duties

1. Order of Cost Estimates / Cost Models / Cost Plans for:
   1. Feasibility purposes at inception.
   2. Planning stage.
   3. Procurement stage.
   4. Third Party estimate reviews during the Design stage (15%, 30%, 60%, 90%, 100%).
   5. Pre‑Tender estimates to forecast the most probable tender price based on published tender information.
   6. Undertake three‑point estimates for the pricing of risk.
   7. Data analysis of rates and maintenance of an estimating database.
2. Discrete cost estimating tasks (typically carried out by the Design Consultant or a Third Party):
   • Cost planning at each design stage milestone (15%, 30%, 60%, 90%, 100%).
   • Bills of Quantities preparation for tendering purposes.
   • Design cost checks at key pinch points during each design stage to ensure the developing design is achievable within budgetary constraints.
   • Design option cost appraisals to assist the decision‑making process in selecting the most appropriate and cost‑effective construction technology.
   • Benchmarking studies to assess the cost effectiveness of proposals with current market benchmarks.
   • Change management cost estimates to assess the impact on cost of proposed changes/variations to the scope of the design.
   • Value engineering cost estimates to assess the significance of potential opportunities to reduce cost while maintaining the functionality of the design.
   • Operation and maintenance cost estimates to inform the choice of products incorporated in the design.
   • Review of star rates submitted by Design Consultants or Contractors during the construction phase.

Skill Set Required

• BSc in Civil or Quantity Surveying/Estimating or related subject or equivalent experience.
• 3‑5 years post‑graduate Estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of pricing specifications, commercial & special conditions of contracts.
• Demonstrable experience of large‑scale construction and/or infrastructure projects such as rail, utilities, highways, aviation, oil & gas.
• Excellent analytical, verbal reasoning and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in the Middle East is required.