Associate Director, Estimating - Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Associate Director in Estimating to lead a dynamic team within the Infrastructure sector. This role involves managing the production of comprehensive estimates and cost plans for various projects, fostering best practices, and contributing to departmental objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating management, a relevant degree, and experience in the Infrastructure sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and promotes a flexible work environment, allowing you to thrive both professionally and personally.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Health and wellness programs

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating management and cost planning.
• Qualified in estimating or quantity surveying with relevant expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of accurate estimates and cost plans for projects.
• Manage and mentor staff while interfacing with clients.

Skills

Estimating Management

Cost Planning

Team Leadership

Client Interface

Cross-Selling

Education

Degree in Estimating or Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS / CIOB / A. Cost E.

Tools

Estimating Software Packages

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

For 75 years we have been leading the delivery of major transformational programmes. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 118 offices worldwide.

Further to this success we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To achieve this, we need great people who are passionate about both delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made entirely possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and to own their career.

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.

We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

It's how we've made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is one of the leading consultancy providers to the Infrastructure sector and we have a thriving UK Estimating team making the difference for a large number of clients both in the UK and Overseas. We are now looking for talented Associate Director-level Estimating professionals to work on a wide variety of exciting projects/programmes and support the leadership of our ambitious growth plans.

Our team deliver a wide range of Estimating outputs for our clients, to support their decision making, including:

1. Estimate Production (from Order of Magnitude estimates through to detailed estimates built up from first principles)
2. Estimating Assurance
3. Estimating Support to Major Programme Set up
4. Estimating Data

As an Associate Director within the Estimating team at Turner & Townsend you will be responsible for:

1. Leading or managing the production of accurate and comprehensive estimates and cost plans for projects/programmes
2. Playing a leading role in the development and promotion of estimating good practice within Turner & Townsend;
3. Playing a leading role in the achievement of departmental objectives;
4. Staying abreast of developments within own technical area of expertise
5. Working with Directors to construct bids for new work
6. Providing direction to staff working for you and with you on specific tasks.
7. Acting as a role model for less experienced staff
8. Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
9. Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
10. Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
11. Staff management (where appropriate)
12. Knowledge management

Qualifications

1. Proven Estimating Management experience
2. Qualified to high standard in Estimating or Quantity Surveying with proven relevant experience
3. Previous experience of working with estimating software packages;
4. Desirable membership of RICS / CIOB /A. Cost E.
5. Experience of working on Major Programmes and Projects
6. Experience of working in the Infrastructure (Rail, air, power, highways) sector
7. Experience in leading and managing teams

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/