Senior Estimator

Company Description

Are you interested in working on some of the world's most exciting projects, with some of the world's leading businesses?

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 118 offices and 47 countries worldwide.

At Turner & Townsend, we offer a wide variety of benefits to our staff to help them inside or outside of the work. We offer true work life balance, working from home arrangements, team events and much more.

Due to significant growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients, our Infrastructure division a recruiting for a Senior Cost Manager/Estimatorwith experience in Aviation to work out of our Perth offices.

Working within friendly, professional and highly successful teams and reporting to the relevant regional Director, you will work across various projects.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Cost Manager/Estimator to lead end-to-end cost management services across major infrastructure projects in Western Australia, including aviation, rail, roads, ports, defence, and utilities.

• Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Cost Management: Deliver pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services, including estimates, procurement, contract administration, and final accounts.
• Feasibility & Reporting: Conduct feasibility studies and prepare procurement reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Estimating & Planning: Develop and present detailed cost plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.
• Tendering & Documentation: Manage tender processes from pre-qualification to contract compilation, including analysis and reporting.
• Project Oversight: Lead cost checks, valuations, and monthly reporting across large-scale projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

Qualifications

We're looking for a qualified professional with strong infrastructure experience and a proactive approach to client service and business development.

• Educational Background: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Industry Experience: Minimum 5 years in cost management/estimating, ideally within a consultancy and across infrastructure sectors.
• Professional Accreditation: Chartered status with AIQS, RICS, or an equivalent recognised body is preferred.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience in aviation projects is highly desirable, alongside broader infrastructure exposure.
• Business Development: Ability to identify opportunities and contribute to growth, with support from senior leadership.

Additional Information

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.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.

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