Estimator - Energy & Natural Resources

Turner & Townsend; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an Estimator to join their team in Bridgwater. The role involves producing accurate estimates for high-profile projects in the UK, contributing to departmental objectives, and promoting good estimating practices. Candidates should have a degree in quantity surveying or related fields and relevant professional credentials. This position offers an opportunity to work in an inclusive environment while driving project success.

Qualifications

• Qualified to high standard in Estimating or Quantity Surveying with proven relevant experience.
• Wide and varied experience of construction projects, preferably in onshore oil and gas.
• Capacity to use RIB Construction Suite/iTWO to Intermediate User standard.

Responsibilities

• Production of accurate and comprehensive estimates for projects.
• Control and management of the estimating process at project level.
• Supporting development of estimating good practice within the company.

Skills

Estimator

Cost evaluation

Detailed resource estimation

Project management understanding

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or associated construction field

Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status

Tools

RIB Construction Suite/iTWO

Job description

• Department: Energy and natural resources

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 resource based estimates to evaluate design changes, maintain the baseline cost, and challenge contractors’ estimates. You will report directly to our Regional Estimating Manager.

Job Objectives

As the Estimator you will be responsible for:

• 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 and 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.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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 of Turner & Townsend and are not 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.

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