Overview
Become a vital member of our Complex Projects, Delivery Partner team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It’s about recognising everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
When you join us in our Estimating & Cost Advisory practice, you’ll be joining a team with the industry’s foremost capabilities and a reputation for providing the highest quality deliverables.
Enjoy a diverse and exciting workload surrounded by talented colleagues ready to lend a hand. You’ll support multi-disciplinary and specialist project teams on niche and high‑profile schemes across a range of sectors and key clients, and have the opportunity to develop your own skills alongside our internal capabilities within the wider practice.
Scope of Work
We Are Looking To Hire a Senior Estimator To Support Our Growing Business. In Complex Projects We Work Across Major Markets Such As:
* Infrastructure (Water, Defence, Aviation, etc.)
* Transport (Rail, Highways, Local Authorities, etc.)
* Energy (Nuclear, Renewable Energy, Power, etc.)
Your role
* Support estimating service delivery, focusing on producing estimates from feasibility through to detailed design.
* Work across projects of different types and sectors, ranging from high‑level order‑of‑magnitude costs to first‑principle bottom‑up estimates.
* Support in win‑work activities (bids, proposals, etc.) to grow our portfolio.
* Provide team input to continuously improve the quality of our deliverables to clients.
* Support the development of a high performing team, supporting your regional leadership team.
* Demonstrate and utilise an advanced understanding of typical measurement methods and have the ability to complete full take‑off independently while supporting colleagues where required.
* Support the delivery of high‑quality client outputs, ranging from the estimating of direct and indirect costs to the assurance of estimates provided by others both internally and externally.
* Support peer review of outputs from other team members to deliver continuous improvement and guidance.
* Support the drafting of basis‑of‑estimate documents for submissions.
* Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of estimating specific software and generic office applications.
* Utilise benchmarking data from multiple sources to independently form and assess estimates.
* Support internal review and quality assurance processes for client deliverables which follow internal governance procedures.
* Demonstrate stakeholder management skills.
* Have the potential to become a subject matter expert within our wider team.
* Support the development of a high performing practice team.
About You
* Bachelor's degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction sectors or equivalent work experience.
* Desirable professional memberships or working towards chartership (RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or similar).
* An understanding of typical approaches to applying contingency and risk allowances.
* Wider understanding of commercial and contractual requirements and their impact on estimating or forecasting costs.
* Knowledge of indirect costs, cost breakdown structures and techniques to analyse and assess project deliverability.
* Stakeholder engagement skills, including ability to work seamlessly with designers, engineers, project managers and clients.
* A clear understanding of the role of consultancy organisations on projects, adaptability across multiple sectors and disciplines, and a drive to learn new skills.
* In possession of, or with the capability to obtain, a level of security clearance (ideal but not always necessary).
What We Can Offer
* A variety of schemes and the opportunity to work across both UK and international markets.
* Flexible working to support a healthy work‑life balance.
* Support your chartership aspirations with RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or similar.
* A standout comprehensive benefit package.
* An inclusive, diverse and welcoming team atmosphere.
Benefits
Rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a comprehensive range of benefits that can be tailored to your health, wellbeing and financial choices. Opportunities for training and professional development. Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and personal life.
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Applicants should not reference any current or previously held security clearance in their application or CV.
Equal Opportunities
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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