Senior Estimator; North & Scotland

Job Description Be the essence of collaboration.

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team who are proud to take on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious construction challenges. 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 recognising 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; how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

As a Senior Estimator within our organisation, you will be able to deliver an appropriate estimating role whilst managing and planning resources or developing and supporting key accounts.

You will be specifically responsible for the successful delivery of multiple commissions and have the support and autonomy to innovate and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and professional working environment for your colleagues. You will need to be able to act as a mentor to others and drive the performance of the business forward.

Reporting into an Associate Director, you will be a senior member of the team responsible for managing and growing the existing team and building long term, sustainable team relationships with our Complex Infrastructure clients.

• Enthusiasm and a strong desire to grow and play an active part within a diverse and multicultural team environment.
• Proven track record of technical excellence, innovation, and exceptional service delivery in estimating across infrastructure projects in one or more of the following: rail and transport, heavy civils, energy and nuclear.
• Technical ability to challenge engineering teams and identify/cost efficient design solutions.
• An excellent understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices and methods of measurements
• Comprehensive understanding of the assignments as required by transport and complex infrastructure sector.
• Major project/programmes of work experience.
• Client-side experience will be an asset.

• Further enhance our Estimating capability, drive technical excellence and service innovation
• Lead in the development and use of Cost X, Cost OS and other established estimating software.
• Support our Cost Intelligence initiatives and development of our cost databases and benchmarking capabilities.
• Deliver excellent client service on our commissions through quality assurance and regular client care.
• Develop, mentor, and support your teams on project / technical delivery.
• Exploit opportunities for cross selling our full spectrum of services & locations.
• Upskilling others and providing career growth opportunity.
• Be the ambassador for Atkins
  
  Réalis your profession and the professional institution to which you belong or aspire to.

• Broaden your experience and expertise in line with core competencies.
• Provide mentorship opportunities and support to take your career to the next level if you aspire to grow with us.
• Provide opportunities to work on major projects in the UK, Europe, Middle East and other parts of the world.
• Grow your experience in managing client relationships, business development and service delivery.
• Give you flexibility and support a healthy work-life balance.
• Offer experience in working in a consultancy environment, delivering exceptional projects, and managing teams.
• Support your chartership aspirations with RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or similar.

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, ACostE, ICES or similar relevant professional association and NVQ Level 3 in Project Controls or working towards it.
• Degree level in a construction related field or equivalent experience and qualifications.
• Quantity surveying skills and comprehensive understanding of the construction industry.
• Familiarity of government initiatives and policies.

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…