Senior Infrastructure Estimator for Large Projects

Accenture UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave (30 on some plans

Charity leave

Job summary

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our estimating team, supporting major infrastructure, energy, and mission-critical projects. You will collaborate with clients, project managers, engineers, and commercial specialists to understand scope and cost drivers, and deliver robust cost estimates.

You will analyse drawings, conduct quantity take-offs, maintain pricing models, and present cost movements to senior stakeholders, while mentoring junior estimators and

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on available design information.
• Analyse drawings, specs, and documents to identify cost drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Conduct quantity take-offs, maintain pricing models, and validate rates with supplier data.
• Provide estimate updates, change reports, and explanations of cost movements to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Review contract documentation and assess cost implications of scope changes.

Skills

Cost estimation

Quantity take-offs

Stakeholder management

Client-facing communication

Analytical thinking

Cost planning

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Candy

Causeway

Job description

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our estimating team, supporting major infrastructure, energy, and mission-critical projects. You will collaborate with clients, project managers, engineers, and commercial specialists to understand scope and cost drivers, and deliver robust cost estimates.

You will analyse drawings, conduct quantity take-offs, maintain pricing models, and present cost movements to senior stakeholders, while mentoring junior estimators and