Estimator

Accenture PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation (26 after service)

Private medical insurance

Charitable leave (3 extra days)

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our estimating team in the UK, supporting major infrastructure, energy, commercial and mission-critical projects. The role involves analyzing drawings, preparing detailed cost estimates, and updating cost models while collaborating with clients and project teams.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in estimating, strong analytical and communication skills, and professional membership or accreditation is a plus.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years' experience in estimating, cost planning or pre-contract roles.
• Knowledge of estimating principles, pricing models, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on available design information.
• Analyse drawings and docs to identify cost drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Conduct quantity take-offs, maintain pricing models and validate rates.
• Provide estimate updates and explain cost movements to stakeholders.
• Review contracts and assess cost implications of scope changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Client facing

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

CostX

Candy

Causeway

BIM estimating

Job description

Estimator

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

• Work collaboratively within a high-performing estimating team supporting the delivery of major infrastructure, energy, commercial, and mission-critical projects.
• Partner with clients, project managers, engineers, and commercial specialists to understand scope, programme requirements, and cost drivers.
• Share market intelligence, benchmark data, and estimating knowledge to strengthen consistency and accuracy across projects.
• Support junior estimators through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and review of estimating outputs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of best-practice estimating processes.

As an Estimator, you will:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on the level of design information available.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify cost drivers, assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct quantity take-offs, maintain pricing models, and validate rates using supplier, subcontractor, contractor, and industry data.
• Provide estimate updates, change reports, and clear explanations of cost movements to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Review contract documentation and assess the cost and budget implications of scope changes.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 8–10 years' experience in estimating, cost planning, or pre-contract commercial roles.
• Strong knowledge of estimating principles, methodologies, pricing models, and industry best practices.
• Experience delivering estimates for large-scale infrastructure, energy, commercial, or mission-critical projects.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder-management, and client-facing skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical documentation.

Set yourself apart:

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

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days/30 days (select and remove where not applicable) vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.