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Estimator/Assistant Cost Manager
Job in
Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-04-30
Listing for:
Turner & Townsend International Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-04-30
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor -
Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Cost Estimator who will be responsible for developing, managing and/or executing all estimating activities for a programme of works.
Key Duties- Feasibility purposes at inception.
- Planning stage.
- Procurement stage.
- Third Party estimate reviews during the Design stage (15%, 30%, 60%, 90%, 100%).
- Pre‑Tender estimates to forecast the most probable tender price based on published tender information.
- Undertake three‑point estimates for the pricing of risk.
- Data analysis of rates and maintenance of an estimating database.
- Cost planning at each design stage milestone (15%, 30%, 60%, 90%, 100%).
- Bills of Quantities preparation for tendering purposes.
- Design cost checks at key pinch points during each design stage to ensure the developing design is achievable within budgetary constraints.
- Design option cost appraisals to assist the decision‑making process in selecting the most appropriate and cost‑effective construction technology.
- Benchmarking studies to assess the cost effectiveness of proposals with current market benchmarks.
- Change management cost estimates to assess the impact on cost of proposed changes/variations to the scope of the design.
- Value engineering cost estimates to assess the significance of potential opportunities to reduce cost while maintaining the functionality of the design.
- Operation and maintenance cost estimates to inform the choice of products incorporated in the design.
- Review of star rates submitted by Design Consultants or Contractors during the construction phase.
- BSc in Civil or Quantity Surveying/Estimating or related subject or equivalent experience.
- 3‑5 years post‑graduate Estimating experience.
- Strong knowledge of pricing specifications, commercial & special conditions of contracts.
- Demonstrable experience of large‑scale construction and/or infrastructure projects such as rail, utilities, highways, aviation, oil & gas.
- Excellent analytical, verbal reasoning and written communication skills.
- Previous experience in the Middle East is required.
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