Cost Estimator- Pharma/ Life Science

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Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

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Turner & Townsend are seeking a Cost Estimator to support major high tech, pharma projects. 

As an Estimator at Turner & Townsend you will be responsible for:

• Production of accurate and comprehensive estimates and cost plans for projects in a timely and efficient manner;
• Prepare capital cost estimates to meet industry standard estimate classification guidelines;
• Control and management of the estimating process at project level;
• Production of estimates without management or supervision;
• Assist with the gathering and sharing of estimating data
• Apply and efficiently utilise approved work breakdown and cost breakdown structures;
• Support key tendering activities, including preparation of pre-tender estimates;
• Analyse and assess costs and estimates provided by suppliers and contractors;
• Provide process and technical estimating support production of feasibility studies;
• Provide estimating support to manage project budget and scope (Value Engineering).

• Qualified to high standard in Estimating or Quantity Surveying with proven relevant experience;
• Relevant successful experience of provision of estimating and/or QS services in a pharma/ life science project environment;
• Previous experience of working with estimating software packages;
• Strong measurement and cost planning expertise
• Strong experience with spreadsheets and databases.
• Collaborative approach, able to develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Good organization skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated strong listening and communication skills.

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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.

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