Estimator (Infrastructure Construction Consultancy)

Overview

As an Associate Estimator at AECOM, you will lead best-practice estimation for large infrastructure commissions across public and private sectors. You will deliver value-added estimation services aligned with project objectives, working with cross-functional teams across Energy, Water, Transportation and Defence. The role combines detailed cost assessment with strategic commercial insight to support client decisions. You will present findings to clients and contractors, mentor junior staff, and travel as needed to drive successful delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation
• well-being programs
• professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develop best-in-class estimation and demonstrate value to clients
• Create estimates aligned with cost/carbón intelligence and risk considerations
• Lead quantum assessment of projects
• Engage in value engineering and optioneering to optimise solutions
• Build up rates based on known and market factors
• Support budgets, baselines and forecasts
• Identify and implement estimation process improvements
• Interface with project staff across cost, commercial and controls
• Manage stakeholders through regular communications
• Lead development of estimation reports and benchmarking
• Present outputs and recommendations to clients and supply chain
• Mentor junior staff in cost and commercial assurance

Key requirements

• Demonstrable experience delivering estimation and commercial excellence to clients
• Ability to lead an estimation sector (energy, water, transport, defence)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in delivering cost and commercial activities
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and adapt to challenges
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with stakeholders of varying seniority
• Drive professional competence and uphold the firm’s profile with clients
• Support internal teams and manage junior staff on complex projects
• Develop marketing opportunities and assist Directors with new business leads

• communication, written and verbal
• interpersonal skills
• autonomy
• estimation
• cost and commercial activities
• risk assessment and management

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