Defence Estimator: MoD Projects & Cost Modelling

Turner & Townsend; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Estimator for our UK Defence estimating team. You will deliver accurate estimates and cost models for major defence projects, work within an integrated project controls environment, and collaborate with clients to support decision making.

Ideal candidates have Defence sector experience, strong MS Office skills, and a track record of producing comprehensive cost estimates in a public sector context.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce accurate estimates and cost models.
• Experience in an integrated project controls environment.
• Experience on public sector and defence-related projects.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Clear written and verbal communication in client-facing contexts.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely estimates and cost models for projects.
• Control and manage the estimating process at project level.
• Produce estimates with minimal supervision.
• Work as part of a team or independently as required.
• Promote estimating best practices within Turner & Townsend.
• Represent the firm in client organizations to support project objectives.
• Contribute to departmental objectives and stay current with technical developments.
• Stay informed of developments in own technical area to provide best-practice guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Client-facing experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Defence sector knowledge

Education

Estimating / QS / Cost Engineering degree

Tools

Estimating software

Job 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. Every day, we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 110 offices worldwide.

Turner & Townsend within the UK has a wide range of key clients in various sectors, including Health, Local Authorities, Higher Education, Highways, Utilities, Rail, and Defence. Our diverse portfolio of clients provides our team members with unique and rewarding opportunities to gain experience across a broad range of major programmes and projects.

Turner & Townsend are a key Tier 1 supplier of project and programme management services to the Ministry of Defence and strategic Defence suppliers in the UK. We play a crucial role in supporting the defence of the United Kingdom, whilst ensuring our clients achieve better outcomes

Job Description

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve andmaintainUK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

Turner & Townsend is one of the leading consultancy providers to theInfrastructureand Defencesectorsand we have a thriving UK Estimating team making the difference fora large number ofclients both in the UK and Overseas.We are nowlookingfor talentedEstimatorswith provenDefenceestimatingexperienceto workwitha number ofour keyDefence sectorcliets ina wide variety ofexcitingprojects/programmes.

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

Estimate/ cost modelproduction (from Order of Magnitude through to detailed estimates)

As anEstimatorwithin theEstimating teamat Turner & Townsend you willbe responsible for:

Production ofaccurateand comprehensive estimates for projects ina timelyand efficient manner.

Control and management of the estimating process at project level;

Production of estimates without management or supervision;

Able to work as part of a team or as an individual with limited supervision;

Supporting development and promotion of estimating good practice within Turner & Townsend;

Supporting estimating good practice as a representative of Turner & Townsend within our clientorganisations

Assistingin the achievement of departmentalobjectives;

Staying abreast of developments within own technical area of expertise to be able to give best practice advice in line with

Qualifications

Qualification inEstimating, Quantity Surveying orCost Engineering

Experience of working in theDefencesector

Demonstrable andproven experiencein:

Compilation, assurance and delivery ofcomplex estimates and cost models

Workingwithin an integratedProject Controls team

Public sector projects

Excellentand flexible skills inMicrosoft Office Suite(MS Excel, Work, PowerPoint)

Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience of working in a client-facing environment

Preferred:

Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or educated to degree level

Experienceinearly stageestimating in complex / majorDefenceInfrastructureprogrammes

Familiarity with industry-standardestimating software packages

Additional Information

Security Clearance

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a Sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).

Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property ofTurner & Townsend and arenot subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team,to submit candidates for review.

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