Important: Security Clearance
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). See Security Clearance Section.
Responsibilities
- Produce accurate and comprehensive estimates for projects in a timely and efficient manner.
- Control and manage the estimating process at the project level.
- Produce estimates independently without management or supervision.
- Work as part of a team or as an individual with limited supervision.
- Support the development and promotion of estimating good practice within Turner & Townsend.
- Represent Turner & Townsend in promoting estimating good practice within client organisations.
- Assist in the achievement of departmental objectives.
- Keep abreast of developments within your technical area of expertise to provide best practice advice.
Qualifications
- Qualification in Estimating, Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering.
- Experience 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 and flexible skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience of working in a client‑facing environment.
Preferred
- Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or a degree level education.
- Experience in early stage estimating in complex or major Defence Infrastructure programmes.
- Familiarity with industry‑standard estimating software packages.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and have active networks committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Estimator Defence • Leeds, United Kingdom
Estimator Defence in Ledston employer: TURNER & TOWNSEND
Turner & Townsend is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation across its global teams. With a commitment to employee growth, you will have access to training and development opportunities while working on impactful projects that improve lives. Located in a diverse and inclusive environment, this role as a Global Recruitment Operations Administrator allows you to contribute to a seamless hiring experience, making a meaningful difference in the recruitment process.
