Job Description
Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.
When you join us as a leader in our Estimating team, you'll share our reputation for high-quality work and always doing what's right. Enjoy a diverse and exciting workload surrounded by talented colleagues ready to lend a hand. You'll support project teams on niche and high-profile schemes, from developing our benchmarking capabilities to leading the reporting and analysis of our clients' infrastructure costs.
Our Project & Programme Services team are looking to hire Associate Director - Estimator to support our growing business. Our Complex Infrastructure team works across three major markets:
- Infrastructure (Water, Defence, etc).
- Transport (Rail, Highways, etc).
- Energy (Nuclear, Renewable Energy, etc).
Your Purpose:
- Line manage and lead the development of a small team within the London area.
- Key focus on win work and development of new and junior talent.
- Being able to support and lead on estimates from feasibility through to detailed design.
- Producing high-level order of magnitude costs and be capable of producing first principal estimates at the later stages.
- Be adaptable to work across multiple sectors and disciplines and have the drive to want to learn new skills.
- An advanced understanding of the typical methods of measurements used in the UK and the ability to complete a full take-off independently. This includes proficiency in an estimating software.
A comprehensive knowledge of indirect costs and other fees to complete an estimate. - Strong stakeholder engagement including being able to work with engineers, clients and authority to complete an estimate.
- Being able to review all outputs of junior estimators and provide guidance to them on projects.
- We value experiences across all sectors and backgrounds however the applicant should understand the role of a consultancy on projects and the purpose of budgetary estimate.
- Independently write a basis-of-estimate report to be reviewed by a director within the team prior to submission.
- Being able to benchmark outputs against other market data to provide further evidence to the client.
- Support the wider business in estimating bids and technical development.
What can you bring:
- A variety of schemes and the opportunity to work across UK and International market remotely.
- Flexible working and support a healthy work-life balance.
- Allow you to grow your career, whether that be through the technical route or man-management route.
- Support your chartership aspirations with RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or similar.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.
Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.
Security clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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Worker TypeEmployee
Job TypeRegular
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
