Senior Nordic Infrastructure Estimator — Cost, Risk & Value

Accenture Nordics; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Soben, part of Accenture, seeks an experienced Estimator to deliver robust cost estimates for Norway’s infrastructure, energy, and data centre sectors. You’ll work with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure cost certainty and quality through pre-contract to execution.

Ideal candidates have 8-10+ years in estimating, strong knowledge of Norwegian conditions, and proficiency in CostX, Candy or Causeway. English fluency is required, Norwegian language skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• MRICS, AACE, ACostE or equivalent accreditation is advantageous.
• 8-10+ years estimating experience in construction/infrastructure/energy sectors.
• Experience in Norway or the Nordic region is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in estimating tools such as CostX, Candy, Causeway, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates aligned with design maturity and project requirements.
• Analyse drawings, specs and docs to identify key cost drivers.
• Apply knowledge of Norwegian market conditions, supply chain dynamics and construction methodologies.
• Conduct risk and opportunity analysis to support cost planning and budgeting.
• Review, validate, and benchmark cost data against historical regional data.
• Develop and maintain unit rates and pricing strategies for the Nordic market.
• Engage with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders for current pricing.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial and project teams to align scope and cost.
• Prepare material take-offs and quantify works from technical docs.
• Support reporting with updates and cost movements.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Review contract docs to understand scope, assumptions and cost implications.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to team capability.

Skills

Estimating

Cost planning

Risk analysis

Pre-contract experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Engineering/Construction Management

MRICS/ACostE accreditation preferred

Tools

CostX

Candy

Causeway

Job description

Soben, part of Accenture, seeks an experienced Estimator to deliver robust cost estimates for Norway’s infrastructure, energy, and data centre sectors. You’ll work with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure cost certainty and quality through pre-contract to execution.

Ideal candidates have 8-10+ years in estimating, strong knowledge of Norwegian conditions, and proficiency in CostX, Candy or Causeway. English fluency is required, Norwegian language skills are advantageous.