Estimator - Energy & Natural Resources

Turner & Townsend; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Estimator, where your expertise in Transmission and Distribution will shine. This dynamic role involves producing detailed estimates for high-profile electrical engineering projects across various industries. You will work closely with the Estimating function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while contributing to departmental objectives. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting. If you are passionate about construction and eager to drive best practices, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Estimating or Quantity Surveying with proven experience.
• Wide experience in construction projects and estimating services.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate estimates for projects efficiently.
• Manage estimating processes and support best practices.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity Surveying

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Cost Control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Membership of relevant professional body

Tools

RIB Construction Suite/iTWO

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 Estimators with proven Transmission and Distribution experience to undertake duties on a number of high profile EHV, HV and LV electrical engineering projects. Projects spanning utilities, renewable power, traction power, water/wastewater and other industries across the Midlands.

The Estimators 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.

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 an Estimating Hub in the region.

Qualifications

• Qualified to high standard in Estimating or Quantity Surveying with proven relevant experience;
• Wide and varied experience of construction 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.

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting and Engineering

Industries

Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services