Estimating Manager / Associate Director in London

Become a vital member of our Complex Projects, Delivery Partner 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 recognising everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

When you join us as a leader in our practice team, you'll share our vision to be the industry’s foremost capability in Estimating & Cost Advisory and always doing what's right. Enjoy a diverse and exciting workload surrounded by talented colleagues ready to lend a hand. You'll support multi-disciplinary and specialist project teams on high-profile schemes across a range of sectors, delivering high impact estimating services to a range of key clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career and develop our internal capabilities.

We are looking to hire an Associate Director / Estimating Manager to support our growing business across three major markets: Infrastructure (Water, Defence, Aviation, etc.), Transport (Rail, Highways, Local Authorities, etc.), and Energy (Nuclear, Renewable Energy, Power, etc.).

Your role:

• Lead estimating service delivery, focusing on leading estimates from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Work across projects of different types and sectors.
• Produce Class 5 (order of magnitude) to Class 1 (bottom-up, first principles) estimates.
• Take a leading role in supporting the leadership team in win work activities (bids, proposals, etc.) to grow our portfolio.
• Provide team input to continuously improve the quality of our deliverables to clients.
• Take a leading role in the development of a high performing team, supporting your regional leadership team.
• Demonstrate and utilise an advanced understanding of the typical methods of measurement.
• Oversee the estimating team’s completion of full take-offs independently, completing these activities where necessary.
• Own delivery of high‑quality client outputs, ranging from estimating direct and indirect costs, to assuring estimates by other organisations and those completed by estimators within your duty of care.
• Lead on peer review of outputs from other team members to deliver continuous improvement.
• Review all outputs of the estimating team and provide guidance to them on projects.
• Independently author basis-of-estimate reports for Director reviews and client submissions.
• Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of estimating specific software and generic office applications.
• Take the lead on use of client benchmarking data, in‑house data and market data to independently form and assess estimates.
• Lead internal review and quality assurance processes for client deliverables, following internal governance procedures.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, being able to manage and communicate complex issues in a straightforward format to achieve positive resolutions.
• Be a subject matter expert within our wider team to incorporate the best knowledge and information possible into client deliverables.
• Lead the connection with the wider team and leadership in our Estimating & Cost Advisory practice.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction sector or equivalent work experience.
• Chartership with or demonstrably working towards RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or similar.
• A strong understanding of typical approaches to applying contingency and risk allowances.
• Wider understanding of commercial and contractual requirements and the impact on estimating or forecasting costs.
• Deep knowledge of indirect costs, cost breakdown structures and techniques to analyse and assess project deliverability.
• Stakeholder engagement skills including being able to work seamlessly with designers, engineers, project managers and clients.
• A clear understanding of the role of consultancy organisations on projects, including the ability to be adaptable to work across multiple sectors and disciplines and have the drive to learn new skills.
• In possession of, or with the capability to obtain a level of security clearance (ideal but not always necessary for the right candidate).

Security Clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If 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.

What we can offer:

• A variety of schemes and the opportunity to work across both UK and international markets.
• Flexible working to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Opportunities to grow your career through various routes within the business.
• Support for aspirations with Chartership RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or similar.
• A standout and comprehensive benefit package.
• An inclusive, diverse and welcoming team atmosphere.
• Competitive salaries and employee rewards.
• Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance work and personal life.

Equal Opportunities Employer:

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.