Senior Cost Engineer / Senior Estimator

Soben; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction consultancy seeks a Senior Cost Engineer in London. You will manage cost planning for Civil Works projects, coordinate with teams, and support client relationships. This role offers market-leading pay, flexible schedules, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Market-leading pay

Flexible schedules

Remote work options

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and similar software.
• Background in infrastructure main contracting, ideally in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost engineers and estimators for Civil Works projects.
• Produce cost planning and assurance documentation.
• Monitor and manage construction budgets.

Skills

Communication

Client-facing

Excel

Education

Chartered status (e.g., ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB)

Tools

Candy Estimating Software

RIB Cost X

Job description

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Department: EMEA Consultancy - Transport & Infrastructure

Location: London, United Kingdom

Description

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join our expanding team in London. You will play a vital role in helping Soben achieve its growth targets by supporting a key construction client in the region. Your responsibilities will include developing procurement and commercial strategies across various projects.

In this role you will:

• Manage cost engineers and estimators to develop cost planning and pricing for Civil Works projects.
• Coordinate with the Head of Estimating to ensure consistency in cost planning approaches.
• Produce cost planning and assurance documentation for internal and external use.
• Manage stakeholder relationships for estimating activities.
• Present, negotiate, and justify pricing with senior leadership and external partners.
• Support and mentor the estimating team, providing assurance and development support.
• Monitor and manage construction budgets, supporting change management processes.
• Provide quantification support during cost planning and estimating activities.
• Assist preconstruction and delivery teams with benchmarking data collection.

About you

Essential

• Proficient in Excel and similar software.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Background in infrastructure main contracting, ideally in civil engineering.
• Commercial or operational experience considered.

Desirable

• Experience with Candy Estimating Software.
• Experience with RIB Cost X software.
• Knowledge of AACE estimating principles.
• Flexible and mobile.
• Chartered status (e.g., ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB).

About life at Soben

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of purpose, learning, and growth. Our team considers work a vocation and is driven by a shared ambition to excel and deliver value to our clients.

Grow with us

We offer ongoing training, personal development, and opportunities for rapid progression, working on some of the industry’s most exciting projects.

What you’ll get in return

Autonomy in a dynamic environment, market-leading pay, flexible schedules, remote work options, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Our Leadership Principles

• Deliver on promises.
• Solve client problems with urgency.
• Bias for action.
• Hire ambitious, humble, and feedback-receptive talent.
• Own cost management.
• Communicate openly and honestly.
• Maintain a growth mindset.
• Reinvest profits for sustainability.

About us

Soben provides world-class construction consultancy with hands-on commercial experience. We focus on cost, schedule, risk, and project management, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery with a commitment to excellence and detail.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction