AtkinsRéalis
Estimator / Senior Estimator
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Senior Estimator / Estimator – Complex Projects, Delivery Partner Team
About the Role
Join our complex projects, delivery partner team and become part of some of the world’s most exciting and prestigious projects! We foster a genuinely collaborative environment where every contribution is valued, and excellence is delivered together.
In the Estimating & Cost Advisory practice, our vision is to be the industry’s foremost capability, always doing what’s right. This role offers a diverse and dynamic workload, surrounded by talented colleagues ready to support your growth. You’ll provide high-impact estimating services across multi-disciplinary project teams and key clients, while helping develop internal expertise.
Your Responsibilities
- Support estimating service delivery, from feasibility through detailed design stages
- Understand and apply Class 5 (order of magnitude) to Class 1 (first principles) estimation methodologies
- Work across multiple sectors in infrastructure:
- Water, Defence, Aviation
- Rail, Highways, Local Authorities
- Nuclear, Renewable Energy, Power
- Assist in win work activities, including bids, proposals, and portfolio expansion
- Contribute to continuous improvement of deliverables ensuring high client satisfaction
- Develop and support a high-performing team, enhancing our regional leadership framework
- Independent delivery of full take-offs, while mentoring junior colleagues
- Produce client-facing outputs, from cost forecasting to assurance reviews by internal and external estimators
- Facilitate peer review processes for quality assurance and collaborative growth
- Assist estimating leads in drafting basis-of-estimate reports for director reviews and client submissions
- Proficiency in estimating software and office applications, alongside data-driven benchmarking
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Expectations & Criteria
About You
- You must have either:
- A bachelor’s degree in:
- Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Construction
- or equivalent work experience
- A bachelor’s degree in:
- Professional accreditation status (or demonstrable progress towards):
- RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE, or equivalent chartership
- Understanding of contingency/risk allowances and applied pricing strategies
- Knowledge of indirect costs, cost breakdown structures, and project deliverability analysis
- Commercial/contractual awareness – ability to crossover cost forecasting into contractual obligations
- Stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate with designers, engineers, project managers, and clients
- Adaptability across multiple sectors/disciplines, with a commitment to continuous learning
- Desirable (though not always mandatory): Ability to obtain security clearance
What We Offer
Rewards & Benefits
- Work on world-class schemes spanning UK & international markets
- Flexible working with a focus on work-life balance
- Career development with diverse pathways for progression
- Support for chartership aspirations:
- Externally recognised professional growth
- Core competencies aligned with RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE goals
- Tailored benefits:
- Health, wellbeing, financial perks, and lifestyle support
- Hybrid working culture with extended holiday allowances
- Professional training & development to refine expertise
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About AtkinsRéalis
We are a global engineering services and nuclear organization, dedicated to transforming the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Fueled by innovation and sustainability, our mission is to engineer a better future with measurable impact.
Security Clearance Note
This role may require security clearance. If this applies, offer terms will be contingent on obtaining clearance. The process may require UK residency proof of 5 years+. Do not refer to past security clearance in your application.
AtkinsRéalis Culture
- Inclusivity: Embrace gender, ethnicity, ability, background diversity
- Equal Opportunities: samt sebagai Disability Confident Leader
- Please self-identify at interview if applying under disability guidelines
- We aim to provide interviews to applicants with disabilities meeting essential criteria
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