Estimator Defence

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 outcomesJob DescriptionImportant: 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 clientorganisationsAssistingin the achievement of departmentalobjectives;Staying abreast of developments within own technical area of expertise to be able to give best practice advice in line withQualificationsQualification inEstimating, Quantity Surveying orCost EngineeringExperience of working in theDefencesectorDemonstrable andproven experiencein:Compilation, assurance and delivery ofcomplex estimates and cost modelsWorkingwithin an integratedProject Controls teamPublic sector projectsExcellentand flexible skills inMicrosoft Office Suite(MS Excel, Work, PowerPoint)Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience of working in a client-facing environmentPreferred:Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or educated to degree levelExperienceinearly stageestimating in complex / majorDefenceInfrastructureprogrammesFamiliarity with industry-standardestimating software packagesAdditional InformationSecurity ClearanceImportant: 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).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, such as to current processes through networks such as our maternity steering groups.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 and working parents.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and have active networks who are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Our “One Employee Network (OEN)” is a unified umbrella, developed to influence, champion and support Turner & Townsend's ambition to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. As well as advocating for employees who identify with specific groups and communities, our networks such as but not limited to DE&I, Unity, Womens Network, Wellbeing, Military, Parents and Carers enhance and share best practice and encourage dialogue across our business.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.Videos to WatchOur 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. 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