Estimator - Energy & Natural Resources

Turner & Townsend; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy firm is seeking an Estimator in Bournemouth to produce detailed estimates for high-profile projects in the UK. The candidate should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field and relevant experience in estimating within a large project environment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and flexible environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified to high standard in Estimating or Quantity Surveying.
• Proven relevant experience in large project environments.
• Understanding of planning, risk, and investment processes.

Responsibilities

• Production of accurate and comprehensive estimates for projects.
• Manage the estimating process at project level.
• Support development of estimating good practice.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity Surveying

Construction Projects

Project Management

RIB Construction Suite / iTWO

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or associated construction field

Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status

Job description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize 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.

Job Description

We are looking to recruit an Estimator with proven energy or infrastructure experience to undertake duties on a number of high profile projects in the UK.

The Estimator will be working as part of the client’s Estimating function, producing detailed resourced based estimates to evaluate design changes, maintain the baseline cost, and challenge contractors’ estimates. You will report directly to our Regional Estimating Manager.

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;
• Supporting development and promotion of estimating good practice within Turner & Townsend;
• Assisting in the achievement of departmental objectives;
• Staying abreast of developments within own technical area of expertise to be able to give best practice advice in line with business objectives;
• Active member in developing and driving Estimating Hub in region;

Qualifications

• Qualified to high standard in Estimating or Quantity Surveying with proven relevant experience;
• Wide and varied experience of construction projects; preferably some experience in onshore oil and gas projects;
• Relevant successful experience of provision of estimating and / or QS services in a large project environment;
• Understanding of project management, planning, risk and investment processes;
• Capacity to be able to use RIB Construction Suite / iTWO to Intermediate User standard;
• Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status and / or educated to degree level;
• Preferred degree in quantity surveying or associated construction field;
• Desirable membership of RICS / CIOB / A. Cost E.

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.

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