Senior Estimating Manager (Utilities) in London

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Estimating Manager to join our Utilities team in London, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure programmes across the water sector. This role will play a key part in shaping robust, data driven cost strategies for projects including pumping stations, water and wastewater networks, and associated infrastructure.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing estimating and cost planning activities across utilities projects, including pumping stations and water infrastructure schemes.
• Developing and refining cost plans from concept through to detailed design, ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
• Providing specialist cost advice, supported by benchmarking, industry data and first-principles estimating.
• Identifying key cost drivers and proactively influencing design to achieve value for money outcomes.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including design, construction and supply chain partners.
• Managing change control, value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Applying quantitative risk analysis, including three point estimating techniques.
• Producing clear, structured reports with defined assumptions, risks and controls.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience delivering estimating and cost planning on major utilities or infrastructure projects, ideally within the water sector.
• Experience working on pumping stations, water/wastewater treatment or network infrastructure.
• Strong cost analysis capability, including benchmarking and first principles estimating.
• Demonstrated ability to work with design teams to influence cost effective, buildable solutions.
• Experience producing reliable estimates from limited or evolving design information.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to senior stakeholders.
• A degree in quantity surveying or a related discipline; RICS, CIOB or ICE membership preferred.

What’s on offer:

• Car allowance.
• Hybrid working.
• Medical health cover.
• Life insurance.
• Income protection insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.
• Family friendly policies.
• 22 days annual leave + 2 Mace days + 3 days Christmas shutdown + 1 additional day leave for every 2 years of service + Bank holidays.

Our values:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.