Lead Estimator & Cost Advisory – Complex Infra

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and development

Competitive salaries

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Greater London is seeking a Senior Estimator & Cost Advisor to support complex infrastructure projects across the UK and overseas. You will lead estimating, assurance and advisory work, developing costs from feasibility to delivery.

You will guide bid activities, mentor staff, and contribute to a high-performing team, using benchmarking data and market insights to produce robust should/could/will cost analyses and clear client messaging.

Qualifications

• Strong cost estimation and forecasting across infrastructure projects.
• Experience with major project business cases and assurance reviews.
• Familiarity with cost breakdown structures and contingency application.
• Chartered status or working towards professional bodies (RICS/ICE/ACostE/ACostE).

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating, assurance and advisory service delivery for major projects.
• Develop and review capital cost estimates across UK and international work.
• Support win-work activities including bids and proposals to grow pipeline.
• Provide technical leadership and deliverables such as data analyses and dashboards.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure high-quality client outputs.

Skills

Cost estimating

Cost analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Bid / win-work support

Team leadership

Education

Chartered status / working towards RICS

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Greater London is seeking a Senior Estimator & Cost Advisor to support complex infrastructure projects across the UK and overseas. You will lead estimating, assurance and advisory work, developing costs from feasibility to delivery.

You will guide bid activities, mentor staff, and contribute to a high-performing team, using benchmarking data and market insights to produce robust should/could/will cost analyses and clear client messaging.