At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce accurate cost estimates and support major rail projects with your expertise.
- Company: Join Turner & Townsend, a global leader in professional services with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusivity and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the rail sector while working on transformative projects.
- Qualifications: Must have experience in cost planning or estimating, ideally in large project environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
Are you looking for a new challenge in Estimating / Cost Planning? Owing to continued demand and our ambitious plans for growth, Turner & Townsend are looking to recruit Lead/Senior Estimators with proven experience in the Rail sector. As an Estimator you will support clients as an embedded resource within their organizations and support the wider Turner & Townsend Estimating Hub.
Deliverables- Estimate / cost plan production (from order of magnitude estimates through to detailed estimates built up from first principles);
- Estimating / cost planning assurance;
- Estimating / cost planning support to major programme set up;
- Data analysis and benchmarking.
- Production of accurate and comprehensive estimates and cost plans for projects in a timely and efficient manner;
- Control and management of the estimating / cost planning process at project level;
- Production of estimates / cost plans without management or supervision;
- Assist with the gathering and sharing of estimating / cost planning data;
- Supporting development and promotion of estimating / cost planning good practice within Turner & Townsend;
- Assisting in the achievement of departmental objectives;
- Staying abreast of developments within own technical area of expertise to give best practice advice in line with business objectives.
- Qualified to high standard in cost planning, estimating or quantity surveying with proven relevant experience;
- Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status or working towards;
- Detailed knowledge of cost planning, estimating, process and techniques;
- Relevant successful experience of provision of estimating and/or QS services in a large project environment;
- Previous experience of working with estimating software packages.
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.
Lead / Senior Estimators – Rail Full-Time 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.
