Job Description
Turner & Townsend is a leading consultancy provider to the Infrastructure and Defence sectors with a thriving UK Estimating team that supports major clients both in the UK and overseas. We are looking for talented Estimators with proven Defence estimating experience to work with a number of our key Defence sector clients on a wide variety of exciting projects and programmes.
Our team delivers a wide range of estimating outputs to support client decision‑making, including:
- Estimate / cost model production (from Order of Magnitude through to detailed estimates)
- Estimating assurance
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.
- Produce estimates without management or supervision.
- Work independently or as part of a team with limited supervision.
- Support the development and promotion of estimating good practice within Turner & Townsend.
- Represent Turner & Townsend within client organisations to promote estimating best practice.
- Assist in the achievement of departmental objectives.
- Stay abreast of developments within the technical area of expertise to provide best practice advice.
Qualifications
- Qualification in Estimating, Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering.
- Experience of working in the Defence sector.
- Demonstrable experience in compiling, assuring and delivering complex estimates and cost models.
- Experience working within an integrated Project Controls team.
- Experience on public sector projects.
- Excellent and flexible skills in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in a client‑facing environment.
- Preferred: Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status or a degree qualification.
- Experience in early‑stage estimating for complex or major Defence Infrastructure programmes.
- Familiarity with industry‑standard estimating software packages.
Security Clearance
Important: 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 may affect eligibility based on place of birth, nationality, citizenship or residency. Further details are available at the United Kingdom Security Vetting website (GOV.UK).
Equal Opportunity Statement
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and have an active network dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic.
Other Information
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, and will be adhered to where applicable.
Estimator Defence Full-Time in Ledston employer: TURNER & TOWNSEND
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