Senior Estimator

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom oilandgas Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Estimator to join our Project & Programme Services team. As a Senior Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping projects across transportation, infrastructure, and energy. You will lead development initiatives, steer our community of practice, and champion technical excellence while fostering service innovation and advancing our benchmarking credentials.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Aid in the development of benchmarking database and reporting process to provide timely and accurate advice to inform decision making.
  • Deliver excellent client service on our commissions through quality assurance and regular client care.
  • Represent AtkinsRéalis whilst on commissioned roles within our client teams.
  • Attend Customer meetings and negotiations, ensuring clarifications and presentations are available and reviewed ahead of requests.
  • Provide professional advice on cost to stakeholders (including but not limited to Procurement Specialists, Cost / Contract Management Personnel, Estimators and Project Controls) in AtkinsRéalis and for our clients.
  • Ability to work independently to produce estimates at various stages of a project using various methods of measurements and estimating software.
  • Undertake estimating, cost planning & estimate assurance exercises.
What We're Looking For
  • An excellent understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices and methods of measurements (e.g., RMM, MMHW etc).
  • Quantity surveying skills and comprehensive understanding of the construction industry.
  • Understanding of the Cost drivers that define a project and ability to convert engineering data into meaningful cost drivers.
  • Ability to challenge colleagues in a constructive manner in order to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present cost work concisely.
  • Strong network within the infrastructure sector.
  • Knowledge and experience of using estimating software packages and creating custom spreadsheets for cost monitoring and reporting. Power BI experience would be beneficial but not essential.
  • Recognised expertise and experience in cost estimating.
  • Experience within the Nuclear/Traditional/Renewable Energy Generation industry would be ideal, although it's not essential and we would welcome any insights or learnings you can bring from other industries.
  • Sound understanding of relevant AACE RP's and estimate classification systems. Demonstrate knowledge and application of each class level.
  • Degree level in a construction related field or equivalent experience and qualifications.
  • Desirable membership of RICS / CIOB /A. Cost E.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate teams and unlock future talent for the business.
  • Experience on significant Infrastructure projects, especially Major project/programmes of work experience.
  • Proven track record of technical excellence, innovation, and exceptional service delivery in estimating across infrastructure projects in one or more of the following: rail and transport, heavy civils, energy and nuclear.
  • Technical ability to challenge engineering teams and identify/cost efficient design solutions.
Why Work for AtkinsRéalis?

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise, and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

We're passionate about our work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer. We're committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects - from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual's abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees 'Total Reward.' It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we'll discuss any adjustments you might need.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you 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. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.


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