Senior Estimator Defence

Overview

In this role you will lead and contribute to defence estimating for major programmes, producing accurate cost models and supporting bid activity. You will work within the Estimating team to promote best practice and align with departmental objectives, while engaging with clients and stakeholders. The work spans from early-stage estimates to detailed costing to support decision-making on high-value defence projects. This is an opportunity to shape estimating capability across the business in a security-sensitive environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Healthy work-life balance
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Supportive networks (DE&I, Wellbeing, Military, Parents and Carers)

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead production of accurate, comprehensive estimates for projects/programmes
• Promote and develop estimating best practices within Turner & Townsend
• Support achievement of departmental objectives and bid activity
• Contribute to development of defence estimating across the business
• Mentor or role model for less experienced staff (where appropriate)
• Assist in staff management and development within the team
• Stay updated on technical developments to provide best-practice guidance
• Support external client engagement and reporting on cost estimates

Key requirements

• Qualification in Estimating, Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering
• Experience in Defence sector estimating
• Proven ability to compile and assure complex estimates and cost models
• Experience in working within an integrated Project Controls team
• Public sector project experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication for client-facing environments
• Strong communication
• Client-facing professionalism
• Leadership and mentoring
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Microsoft Word
• PowerPoint

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