Senior Mechanical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

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Mechanical estimator managing cost estimates and quantity surveys for Turner & Townsend’s semiconductor construction projects. Supporting commercial management, tenders, change orders, and specialist mechanical systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and present mechanical cost estimates
  • Perform quantity take-offs
  • Manage commercial aspects of complex Mechanical Building Services and Process Utility installations
  • Advise clients on procurement strategies
  • Manage vendor prequalification
  • Assess proposals, bids, change orders, and bid levelling documents
  • Make final recommendations to clients
  • Attend and chair bid interviews
  • Manage the vendor appointment process
  • Evaluate contractor and subcontractor tenders independently
  • Prepare commercial recommendations
  • Review, validate, and negotiate variations, change orders, and compensation events
  • Provide side-by-side cost comparisons
  • Review change orders and validate quantities, rates, and scopes against industry practices and contract documents
  • Understand Class 2 estimates
  • Self-perform Class 3 estimates on select submissions
  • Manage, review, and present estimates of complicated change orders
  • Benchmark performance against successful commissions
  • Assist with change management in a fast-track design and construction environment
  • Use Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, cost estimating software, and take-off software
  • Provide commercial management support for specialist mechanical systems
  • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a Quantity Surveying and/or estimating role in the construction industry
  • Strong knowledge of construction contracts
  • RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable
  • Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects
  • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
  • Good knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with mechanical dry/wet systems, plumbing, fire suppression, and process systems
  • Familiarity with MS Suite, Bluebeam, digital cost management tools, and/or estimating software
  • BIM-based quantity extraction is a plus
  • Knowledge of semiconductor facility infrastructure and construction methodologies is a plus
  • Familiarity with MCAA, SMACNA, and RS Means is a plus
  • RICS certification is a plus
  • Ability to work on-site when required by the client

Benefits:

  • Remote work
  • Flexible working environment
  • Work-life balance support
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace
  • Opportunity to affect change
  • Productivity tools, including AI, permitted during application preparation