Overview
Senior Estimator | Infrastructure role at Turner & Townsend. Based in Brisbane to deliver accurate, independent cost estimates for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects and provide strategic input that shapes essential services.
Key Responsibilities
* Build first-principles pricing for water sector projects, including facilities, civils, and pipework, with a strong focus on electrical works.
* Quantify from design information and collaborate with engineers to ensure precision.
* Validate quantities and pricing from suppliers and contractors.
* Source and review quotations, negotiating competitive pricing.
* Assess and price risk during early project stages.
* Structure estimates, bills of quantities, and bills of materials.
* Prepare clear, detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
* Deliver integrated estimating services, offering strategic and technical advice throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications
Essential Skills & Experience:
* 10+ years of industry experience, ideally in water utilities and related sectors.
* Strong electrical estimating knowledge (LV/HV cabling, switchgear, transformers, SCADA, VSDs).
* Proven ability to estimate from first principles for water and wastewater projects.
* Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering, or similar.
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI and CSS Candy/Quantum experience advantageous.
* Excellent analytical and communication skills, confident in presenting to stakeholders.
* Consultancy experience and contractor-side knowledge.
* Mechanical estimating experience is a bonus.
* A collaborative team player with leadership potential and strong relationship-building skills.
Additional Information
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 visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com/
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