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Lead Estimator & Cost Planning Infrastructure

United Kingdom, London Employment contract · Job Posted May 16, 2026
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Lead Estimator & Cost Planning for Infrastructure (UK & Europe). Progress to Director | Shape Major Projects | Inspire Teams. Location: London (with UK & Europe remit). At Currie and Brown, we don't just estimate costs - we shape the success of the UK and Europe's most ambitious infrastructure projects. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and grow, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. As Lead Estimator, you'll deliver high-quality estimating and cost planning services across major infrastructure programmes-Rail, Aviation, Highways, and Energy. You'll manage complex estimates, guide design decisions, and ensure commercial viability through robust cost analysis.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage the estimating and cost planning process across full project lifecycles
  • Develop and implement estimating strategies, ensuring compliance and consistency
  • Prepare initial cost plans at pre-concept and concept stages, refining through to detailed design
  • Apply deep sector knowledge and leverage market data for robust forecasting
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sector-specific solutions
  • Line manage and mentor high-performing teams locally and nationally
  • Construct bids and proposals for new work
  • Identify cross-selling opportunities
  • Represent the company in client and consultant interfaces
  • Inspire early careers talent and foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Review team outputs to ensure excellence
  • Take ownership of P&L for a defined segment of the infrastructure business
  • Champion innovation and best practice across the estimating discipline

Requirements

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (preferred)
  • Chartered or working towards RICS or equivalent
  • High standard of estimating or quantity surveying experience (consultancy or contractor background)
  • Proven experience on major infrastructure programmes (Rail, Aviation, Highways, Energy)
  • Operational finance and internal project reporting experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage staff effectively
  • Role model for junior staff and advocate for best practices in estimating

What we offer

  • Structured career progression to Director
  • Opportunities to lead teams
  • P&L responsibility
  • Influence strategy
  • Mentor talent
  • Be at the forefront of cost advisory innovation
  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits
  • Opportunities for advancement
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