Estimating Associate Director Project Director Defence

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). See Security Clearance Section. 

Turner & Townsend is one of the leading consultancy providers to the Infrastructure sector and we have a thriving UK Estimating team making the difference for a large number of clients both in the UK and Overseas.  We are now looking for talented Associate Directors and Project Directors with proven estimating leadership skills to work with a number of our key Defence sector clients across the the South East South West and Midlands on a wide variety of exciting projects/programmes. 

Our team deliver a wide range of estimating outputs for our clients to support their decision making including: 

• Estimate production (from Order of Magnitude estimates through to detailed estimates built up from first principles) 

• Estimating assurance 

• Major programmes estimating strategy 

• Estimating data  

As a Associate Director/ Project Director within the Estimating team at Turner & Townsend you will be responsible for: 

• Leading or managing the production of accurate and comprehensive estimates and cost plans for projects/programmes 

• Playing a leading role in the development and promotion of estimating good practice within Turner & Townsend; 

• Playing a leading role in the achievement of departmental objectives; 

• Staying abreast of developments within own technical area of expertise 

• Supporting or leading bids for new work 

• Providing direction to staff working for you and with you on specific tasks. 

• Acting as a role model for less experienced staff 

• Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages 

• Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients 

• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities 

• Staff management (where appropriate)  

• Knowledge management 

Qualifications :

Qualifications / Experience 

• Proven Estimating Leadership experience 

• Defence sector estimating experience 

• Qualified to high standard in Estimating or Quantity Surveying with proven relevant experience 

• Previous experience of working with estimating software packages; 

• Desirable membership of RICS / CIOB / A. Cost E.        

• Experience of working on Major Programmes and Projects 

• Experience of working in the Defence sector 

• Experience in leading and managing teams 

Additional Information :

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 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 - ().

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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.

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.

Please find out more about us at  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: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

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 of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time