Estimator

Accenture UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture UK is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead cost estimation for major projects. You will develop detailed estimates, analyze design information, and provide commercial insights to guide decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and project managers, identify risks and opportunities, and support cost reporting and benchmarking activities. Mentoring junior estimators and driving best-practice estimating will be key parts of the

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in estimating, cost planning, or pre-contract commercial roles.
• Proven experience delivering estimates for large-scale infrastructure, energy, commercial, or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of cost estimating principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary estimating teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience.
• Proven ability to interpret complex technical documentation and convert it into accurate cost information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on the level of design information available.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify cost drivers and project risks.
• Develop and maintain accurate pricing models and estimate databases.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and review technical documentation to support estimate preparation.
• Evaluate estimate assumptions and identify potential commercial risks and opportunities.
• Source and validate pricing information from suppliers, subcontractors, contractors, and industry databases.
• Review historical benchmark data and market intelligence to ensure estimates remain competitive and accurate.
• Collaborate with clients and project delivery teams to understand project scope and requirements.
• Support the preparation of estimate updates and change reports, providing clear explanations of cost movements.
• Review contract documentation and assess the impact of scope changes on project budgets.
• Present cost information and recommendations to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and support the development of junior estimators within the team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best-practice estimating processes.
• Undertake other duties as required to support business and project objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Client-facing experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

CostX

Candy

Causeway

BIM estimating tools

Job description

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team and play a critical role in the successful delivery of major projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing accurate cost estimates, analysing project information, and providing commercial insights to support informed decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with clients, project managers, engineers, and other key stakeholders, you will identify risks and opportunities, evaluate cost implications, and ensure estimates are aligned with project objectives and market conditions. The role also involves supporting cost reporting, benchmarking activities, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on the level of design information available.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify cost drivers and project risks.
• Develop and maintain accurate pricing models and estimate databases.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and review technical documentation to support estimate preparation.
• Evaluate estimate assumptions and identify potential commercial risks and opportunities.
• Source and validate pricing information from suppliers, subcontractors, contractors, and industry databases.
• Review historical benchmark data and market intelligence to ensure estimates remain competitive and accurate.
• Collaborate with clients and project delivery teams to understand project scope and requirements.
• Support the preparation of estimate updates and change reports, providing clear explanations of cost movements.
• Review contract documentation and assess the impact of scope changes on project budgets.
• Present cost information and recommendations to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and support the development of junior estimators within the team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best‑practice estimating processes.
• Undertake other duties as required to support business and project objectives.

Essential

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in estimating, cost planning, or pre-contract commercial roles.
• Demonstrated experience delivering estimates for large-scale infrastructure, energy, commercial, or mission‑critical projects.
• Strong understanding of cost estimating principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary estimating teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and client‑facing experience.
• Proven ability to interpret complex technical documentation and convert it into accurate cost information.

Preferred

• Professional membership or accreditation such as MRICS, AACE, ACostE, or equivalent.
• Experience with estimating software such as CostX, Candy, Causeway, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of BIM‑enabled estimating and digital cost management solutions.
• Experience using data‑driven estimating approaches and benchmark databases.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent‑and innovation‑led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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