Full-Time

Estimator / Senior Estimator

Updated on 9/3/2026

AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis

10,001+ employees

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

No salary listed

Manchester, UK

Hybrid

Hybrid role with on-site work in Manchester, UK.

Bachelor's

Category
Project & Program Management (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction sectors or Equivalent Work Experience.
  • Chartership with or demonstrably working towards RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or similar.
  • An understanding of typical approaches to applying contingency and risk allowances
  • Wider understanding of commercial and contractual requirements and the crossover to the impact on estimating or forecasting costs.
  • 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 want 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)
Responsibilities
  • Support estimating service delivery, focusing on producing 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.
  • Support 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.
  • Support the development of a high performing team, supporting your regional leadership team.
  • Demonstrate and utilise an advanced understanding of the typical methods of measurement.
  • Complete full take-offs independently, whilst providing support to colleagues where required.
  • Support 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 team.
  • Support peer review of outputs from other team members to deliver continuous improvement.
  • Support review of outputs and where possible provide guidance to the estimating team.
  • Support estimating leads on drafting of basis-of-estimate reports for Director reviews and client submissions.
  • Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of estimating specific software and generic office applications.
  • Use client benchmarking data, in-house data and market data to independently form and assess estimates.
  • Support internal review and quality assurance processes for client deliverables, following internal governance procedures.
  • Demonstrate stakeholder management skills.
  • Have the potential to become a subject matter expert within our wider team.
  • Stay connected with the wider team and leadership in our Estimating & Cost Advisory practice.

AtkinsRéalis provides engineering services focused on nuclear and infrastructure projects, connecting people, data and technology to transform energy systems and infrastructure worldwide. Its offering combines consulting, design, engineering and project management delivered from concept to commissioning by a global team of experts. The company differentiates itself through its global reach and end-to-end capability across conventional engineering and nuclear sectors, enabling coordinated multi-discipline delivery. Its goal is to improve infrastructure and energy systems worldwide by delivering integrated, high-quality engineering solutions that meet client needs and industry standards.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2.8B

Headquarters

Epsom, United Kingdom

Founded

1938

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 10% to $3.0 billion, with $20.2 billion backlog.
  • Nuclear revenue hit $671.2 million, and management lifted 2026 nuclear guidance to $2.7 billion.
  • TOBIN, WGA, and Coras acquisitions expand Ireland, Australia, and defence pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • SPEA contracts at Candu Energy expire December 31, 2026, inviting strike disruption.
  • The March 10, 2026 shareholder class action attacks legacy Codelco and Saudi Arabia disclosures.
  • Backlog concentration in nuclear and UK megaprojects exposes AtkinsRéalis to delay overruns.

What makes AtkinsRéalis unique

  • AtkinsRéalis owns CANDU nuclear expertise, plus EPCM services across the reactor lifecycle.
  • The July 6, 2026 Sizewell C framework deepens its UK nuclear incumbency.
  • Its July 13, 2026 board additions signal software and AI-enabled engineering differentiation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

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Yahoo Finance
Aug 7th, 2026
AtkinsRéalis' nuclear revenue up 18% to $671M as union calls for fair contract

The Society of Professional Engineers and Associates (SPEA) says AtkinsRéalis' strong second-quarter nuclear results underscore the value of engineers driving that growth. The company's nuclear segment generated $671.2 million in revenue, up 18.3% year-over-year, whilst Nuclear Segment Adjusted EBIT rose 20.8% to $77.0 million. AtkinsRéalis raised its full-year 2026 nuclear revenue outlook to approximately $2.7 billion from $2.5 billion. SPEA's collective agreements with Candu Energy, an AtkinsRéalis subsidiary, expire at year-end. SPEA President Mark Chudak said fair agreements must recognise employees' contributions. The results follow Canada's June nuclear strategy, which targets building up to 10 new large-scale reactors and establishing at least four international markets for Canadian reactor technology by 2040.

Associated Press
Aug 6th, 2026
AtkinsRéalis Q2 revenue up 10% to $3B, adjusted EPS rises 20% to $0.97

AtkinsRéalis reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $3.0 billion, up 10% year-over-year, with segment adjusted EBIT increasing 10% to $271.4 million. The engineering services and nuclear company achieved a quarterly record adjusted EBITDA of $292.9 million, up 14%. Diluted earnings per share reached $0.59, whilst adjusted diluted EPS rose 20% to $0.97. The company generated $83.5 million in net cash from operating activities and held a backlog of $20.2 billion at quarter's end. Nuclear revenue grew 18% to $671.2 million, prompting the company to raise its full-year nuclear revenue outlook to approximately $2.7 billion from $2.5 billion. Engineering services regions revenue increased 5% to $2.0 billion. AtkinsRéalis returned $245.0 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter.

Associated Press
Jul 13th, 2026
AtkinsRéalis strengthens board with two AI and technology experts

AtkinsRéalis has appointed Amy Bunszel and Bill Ruh to its board of directors, effective 13 July 2026. The appointments aim to strengthen the board's capabilities in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. Bunszel is executive vice president of Autodesk's Architecture, Engineering and Construction business, overseeing a global software portfolio and a team of more than 2,000 professionals. She has over 25 years of experience leading product and digital transformations. Ruh is a technology executive with more than 35 years of experience in digital transformation. He previously served as CEO of GE Digital and chief digital officer at General Electric, where he led industrial digital transformations and deployed AI and cloud platforms. The appointments follow a selection process led by the Governance, Ethics and Sustainability Committee.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 5th, 2026
AtkinsRéalis secures EDF nuclear framework and names Byron Bright as US president from July 2026

AtkinsRéalis Group has announced Byron Bright will become President, US, on 1 July 2026, succeeding Steve Morriss, who will continue leading the global Minerals & Metals business until year-end. The company has also been appointed by EDF and Sizewell C Limited to a long-term professional services framework for UK nuclear projects. The appointments reinforce AtkinsRéalis' position in nuclear, transport and infrastructure sectors, supporting a multiyear stream of UK nuclear work. However, analysts note earnings may contract from recent levels, with concerns about margin sustainability and reliance on non-cash earnings. Community fair value estimates range between CA$99.37 and CA$117.29, with shares potentially trading 17% above fair value despite recent pullbacks. Total capital raised has reached $295 million across multiple funding rounds.

PR Newswire
Jun 2nd, 2026
AtkinsRéalis names Byron Bright as US president in planned succession

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. has appointed Byron Bright as President, U.S., effective 1 July 2026, succeeding Steve Morriss in a planned transition. Morriss will remain with the company until year-end, overseeing the global Minerals & Metals business and hyperscaler growth market. Bright brings over 25 years of experience in engineering and government services. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer at KBR, Inc., where he helped scale the government business through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The appointment comes as AtkinsRéalis strengthens its U.S. position, rising from 20th to 16th in the ENR 2026 Top 20 Design Firms ranking whilst delivering record backlog in its first quarter.