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Estimator​/Assistant Cost Manager

Job in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Turner & Townsend International Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-04-30
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
  • Construction
    Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 200000 AED Yearly AED 120000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Estimator / Assistant Cost Manager

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
  • Order of Cost Estimates / Cost Models / Cost Plans for:
    • 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.
  • Discrete cost estimating tasks (typically carried out by the Design Consultant or a Third Party):
    • 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.
  • Skill Set Required
    • 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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