Estimating Director - Capital Projects, Senior Manager in Bristol

Soben is an award‑winning construction consultancy with bold ambitions and a clear trajectory for growth. Since launching in 2011, we’ve built a reputation for technical excellence, client focus, and delivery certainty. Now, we’re entering a transformative new chapter. In March 2025, Soben became part of Accenture’s Infrastructure and Capital Projects practice, within its Industry X division. This strategic acquisition combines our deep expertise in cost and commercial management with Accenture’s global scale and digital innovation. For our team, this unlocks a wealth of opportunity:

• Access to world‑class resources and technology, enhancing how we deliver capital projects
• Involvement in high‑profile programmes across sectors such as data centres, energy, and pharmaceuticals
• Career development at scale, with exposure to international clients and cutting‑edge project environments
• A platform for innovation, as we continue to challenge traditional consultancy models and lead digital transformation

In this role you will:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of cost estimates for major construction and infrastructure projects across various sectors.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary estimating teams to ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy of outputs.
• Develop cost models, benchmarking data, and estimating tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct detailed risk and contingency analysis, and advise on cost impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Interface with clients, design teams, and project stakeholders to define scope, assumptions, and deliverables.
• Review design documentation and identify cost drivers, value engineering opportunities, and potential savings.
• Contribute to tender and bid submissions, providing strategic input on pricing and commercial positioning.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and the standardisation of estimating processes across regions.
• Mentor and train junior estimators and cost engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Ensure all estimates comply with Soben’s quality, health & safety, and ethical standards.

About You:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS, AACE, ACostE, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in estimating roles, including leadership of multidisciplinary estimating teams.
• Strong background in pre‑contract and estimating for large infrastructure, energy, or commercial projects.
• Excellent working knowledge of estimating software and cost databases (e.g., CostX, Candy, Causeway, or similar).
• Proven ability to interpret complex technical documentation and translate into accurate cost data.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in client‑facing roles with the ability to influence and build trust.
• Familiarity with digital estimating tools, BIM integration, and data‑driven estimation approaches is an advantage.

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary and car allowance, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! For senior roles additional bonus and equity awards are available.

Closing Date for Applications: Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.