Estimating Director – Data Centre
Accenture – London, Bristol, Manchester
Career level - Senior Manager
Soben is an award‑winning construction consultancy with bold ambitions and a clear trajectory for growth. Since launching in 2011, we’ve built a reputation for technical excellence, client focus, and delivery certainty. Now, we’re entering a transformative new chapter.
In March 2025, Soben became part of Accenture’s Infrastructure and Capital Projects practice, within its Industry X division. This strategic acquisition combines our deep expertise in cost and commercial management with Accenture’s global scale and digital innovation.
For our team, this unlocks a wealth of opportunity:
* Access to world‑class resources and technology, enhancing how we deliver capital projects
* Involvement in high‑profile programmes across sectors such as data centres, energy, and pharmaceuticals
* Career development at scale, with exposure to international clients and cutting‑edge project environments
* A platform for innovation, as we continue to challenge traditional consultancy models and lead digital transformation
In this role you will:
* Lead the preparation and delivery of cost estimates for major construction and infrastructure projects across various sectors.
* Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary estimating teams to ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy of outputs.
* Develop cost models, benchmarking data, and estimating tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
* Conduct detailed risk and contingency analysis, and advise on cost impacts and mitigation strategies.
* Interface with clients, design teams, and project stakeholders to define scope, assumptions, and deliverables.
* Review design documentation and identify cost drivers, value engineering opportunities, and potential savings.
* Contribute to tender and bid submissions, providing strategic input on pricing and commercial positioning.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and the standardisation of estimating processes across regions.
* Mentor and train junior estimators and cost engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.
* Ensure all estimates comply with Soben’s quality, health & safety, and ethical standards.
About You:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
* Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS, AACE, ACostE, or equivalent) preferred.
* Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in estimating roles, including leadership of multidisciplinary estimating teams.
* Strong background in pre‑contract and estimating for large infrastructure, energy, or commercial projects.
* Excellent working knowledge of estimating software and cost databases (e.g., CostX, Candy, Causeway, or similar).
* Proven ability to interpret complex technical documentation and translate into accurate cost data.
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
* Experience in client‑facing roles with the ability to influence and build trust.
* Familiarity with digital estimating tools, BIM integration, and data‑driven estimation approaches is an advantage.
What’s in it for you:
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary and car allowance, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! For senior roles additional bonus and equity awards are available.
Closing Date for Applications: Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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