Overview
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve.
Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.
With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best.
As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.
Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
About the business unit
Mott MacDonald's Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors.
APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management.
Overview of the role
We are seeking talented Cost Estimators at all levels of experience to join our dynamic team.
With opportunities across the UK in sectors such as Water, Environment, Energy, Defence, Rail, Highways, and Ports, we offer a diverse and exciting career path.
Why Join Us?
Comprehensive Training: Benefit from our Estimating Excellence Training Academy, designed to support your professional growth and upskilling
Secured Workload: Be part of a team with a secured workload pipeline of over £100m in Estimating work
Diverse Projects: Work on projects ranging from £100k to £100bn in value, providing a broad spectrum of experience
Award-Winning Excellence: Proud recipients of the RICS Award for Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by a Large Firm *****) and the Global Award for Innovation at the **** Project Controls Expo
Career Progression: Enjoy clear career progression opportunities within our dedicated and growing practice of over 120 estimating professionals
Global Reach: While our work locations are pan-UK, we also engage in global projects, offering a truly international experience
Key responsibilities and duties
Lead projects and project teams independently
Provide Technical Mentorship to Early Career Professionals
Develop comprehensive cost estimates through all project stages, from concept to delivery and handover
Collaborate with stakeholders to capture and record the scope of estimating activities
Establish and manage Work Breakdown and Cost Breakdown Structures
Support risk and contingency management within a project team environment
Produce and communicate basis of estimate reports to stakeholders
Implement best practices and consider sustainability in estimating processes
Proven track record in independently delivering, or leading on delivery of specific packages within, cost estimates at Feasibility, Optioneering, Detail design and/or Tender stage
A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent relevant experience
ACostE, MRICS, or MCIOB qualified, or actively working towards these certifications
Familiarity with industry-standard estimating software such as CANDY, CONQUEST, or CAUSEWAY COST EX
Extensive experience in infrastructure projects, ideally within the water sector
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues
Comprehensive understanding of TOTEX (Total Expenditure) calculations
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process.
If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at ****** and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.
We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Benefits
Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
Competitive annual leave
An annual professional institution subscription
Life insurance
Enhanced Paternity leave
Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
Cycle to work scheme
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
Mentoring and support for career development and progression
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