Associate Director, Water Estimating – Remote (SE & Midlands)

Turner & Townsend; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the UK is seeking an Associate Director of Estimating to lead the production of accurate cost plans for water sector projects, and to promote estimating best practice aligned with Vision 2030. You will help achieve regional goals and guide the estimating team while interfacing with clients and other consultants.

You will also drive development of junior members, pursue new business opportunities, and contribute to cross-selling, staff management, and knowledge sharing in a

Qualifications

• Qualified to high standard in Estimating or Quantity Surveying with proven relevant experience.
• Previous experience of working with estimating software packages.
• Desirable membership of RICS / CIOB /A. Cost E.
• Experience of working on Major Programmes and Projects in the Water sector is essential.
• Experience in leading and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading or managing the production of accurate and comprehensive estimates and cost plans for projects/programmes in the Water sector.
• Playing a leading role in the development and promotion of estimating good practice within Turner & Townsend in line with our Estimating Vision 2030.
• Playing a leading role in the region, helping to achieve regional strategic goals.
• Playing a leading role in the achievement of departmental objectives.
• Staying abreast of developments within own technical area of expertise.
• Working with Directors to construct bids for new work.
• Providing direction to staff working for you and with you on specific tasks.
• Responsibility for the development of junior members of the estimating team
• Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages;
• Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients;
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities;
• Staff management (where appropriate);
• Knowledge management.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity Surveying

Team leadership

Bid management

Client interfacing

Education

Estimating or Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the UK is seeking an Associate Director of Estimating to lead the production of accurate cost plans for water sector projects, and to promote estimating best practice aligned with Vision 2030. You will help achieve regional goals and guide the estimating team while interfacing with clients and other consultants.

You will also drive development of junior members, pursue new business opportunities, and contribute to cross-selling, staff management, and knowledge sharing in a