Defence Estimator - MoD Projects (SC Cleared)

Turner & Townsend; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Estimator with Defence estimating experience to join our UK Estimating team. You will produce accurate cost estimates for projects in the Defence sector and support the estimating process at the project level, working either as part of a team or independently.

Applicants should have a qualification in Estimating/Quantity Surveying/Cost Engineering, Defence sector experience, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Estimating, Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering.
• Experience of working in the Defence sector.
• Demonstrable experience in compilation, assurance and delivery of complex estimates and cost models.
• Experience working within an Integrated Project Controls team.
• Experience with public sector projects.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication in a client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Production of accurate and comprehensive estimates for projects in a timely and 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.
• Representing Turner & Townsend within client organisations to promote estimating good practice.
• Assisting in the achievement of departmental objectives.
• Staying abreast of developments within own technical area of expertise to provide best practice advice.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client-facing experience

Education

Estimating / Quantity Surveying / Cost Engineering qualification

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Estimator with Defence estimating experience to join our UK Estimating team. You will produce accurate cost estimates for projects in the Defence sector and support the estimating process at the project level, working either as part of a team or independently.

Applicants should have a qualification in Estimating/Quantity Surveying/Cost Engineering, Defence sector experience, and strong MS Office skills.