Estimator at Turner Townsend

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Client Engagement, Feasibility Studies, Procurement, Contract Administration, Tendering, Project Oversight, Business Development, Infrastructure, Estimating, Planning, Reporting, Valuations, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description 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. 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. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description We are seeking an Estimator to lead end-to-end cost management services across major infrastructure projects in Adelaide, 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: 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. 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-Hybrid #LI-CM1 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 fees. In 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.

Responsibilities

The Estimator will lead end-to-end cost management services across major infrastructure projects, including aviation, rail, roads, ports, defence, and utilities. Responsibilities include delivering quantity surveying services, conducting feasibility studies, managing tender processes, and overseeing project costs and reporting.