Senior Cost Estimator - Energy and Natural Resources
Senior Cost Estimators in the Energy and Natural Resources division develop cost estimates control structures of Oil & Gas, Mining, Chemicals and Clean Energies & Decarbonisation projects and programmes of various sizes, depending upon their complexity (over 500M€). These services are delivered in CAPEX and OPEX projects from Concept and Order of Magnitude to Close-out levels, as well as in all project life cycles (pre-FEED, FEED, tendering, EPC, ...).
Senior Cost Estimators undertake the above while maintaining a strong commercial relationship with the clients, using effective communication techniques, and ensuring client satisfaction.
Key accountabilities
Service Delivery
- Apply first principles estimating in the Energy and Resources sector
- Prepare capital cost estimates to meet industry standard estimate classification guidelines
- Apply and efficiently utilise approved work breakdown and cost breakdown structures
- Support key tendering activities, including preparation of pre-tender estimates
- Analyse project change and the provision of feedback on areas of risk and opportunities
- Work collaboratively and seamlessly with all other key project and programme functions such as cost, risk, and planning teams
- 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)
Business Generation
- Support the development of allocated sector/ service/ client marketing action plans.
- Provide and update contact and lead information for incorporation onto the database.
- Maintain client care activity for the commissions either under your control or that you are working on.
- Produce / maintain case studies for commissions either under your control or that you are working on.
- Identifying cross selling opportunities with current clients.
- Identifying new opportunities with current clients.
- Support new bids.
- Support Group marketing initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost estimation, preferably within the Energy and Natural Resources sector.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Proficiency in estimation software (e.g., OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam).
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with large-scale projects ($100M - $20B).
- Familiarity with civil/site construction, mechanical and electrical systems, and structural systems.
At Turner & Townsend, we provide a friendly, diverse, and stimulating place to work. New ideas and innovation are encouraged. In addition, we offer:
- A competitive salary based on your role and experience
- 25 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional days
- Monthly team gatherings where you can get to know your colleagues in an informal way (think: barbecues, graffiti workshops, chocolate making, padel/golf/running sessions, social drinks)
- Development opportunities tailored to your ambitions
- An enthusiastic team ready to welcome you and help you navigate Turner & Townsend
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