Lead Estimator & Cost Planning Infrastructure (UK & Europe)

Currie & Brown Group Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in London seeks a Lead Estimator to deliver high-quality estimating and cost planning services across major infrastructure programs. The role includes managing project lifecycles, developing estimating strategies, and leading teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, significant estimating experience, and the ability to lead teams. Competitive salary and structured career progression opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits and opportunities for advancement

Collaborative and supportive environment

Qualifications

• High standard of estimating experience, preferably in consultancy or contractor background.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively.
• Role model for junior staff and advocate for best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the estimating and cost planning process across full project lifecycles.
• Prepare cost plans from pre-concept to detailed design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Estimating or quantity surveying experience

Operational finance

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Chartered or working towards RICS

Job description

About The Role

LeadEstimator & Cost Planning for Infrastructure (UK & Europe)

Location:London (with UK & Europe remit)

Joina Team That Builds the Future

At Currieand Brown, we don’t just estimate costs - we shape the success of the UK andEurope’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. If you’re ready to lead,innovate, and grow, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

YourRole

AsLead Estimator, you’ll deliver high-quality estimating and cost planningservices across major infrastructure programmes-Rail, Aviation, Highways, andEnergy. You’ll manage complex estimates, guide design decisions, and ensurecommercial viability through robust cost analysis.

Whatsets us apart?

• Structured careerprogression to Director level
• Opportunities to leadteams, and take P&L responsibility
• Influence strategy andmentor talent
• Be at the forefront ofcost advisory innovation
  

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll inspire early careers talent and helpfoster a culture of continuous improvement, while reviewing team outputs toensure excellence in delivery. You'll be responsible for constructing bids andproposals for new work, actively identifying cross-selling opportunities, andrepresenting the company in client and consultant interfaces throughout allstages of a project. As you progress toward Director level, you'll follow astructured development pathway and meet performance milestones, takingownership of P&L for a defined segment of the infrastructure business.You'll also champion innovation and best practice across the estimatingdiscipline.

• Manage the estimatingand cost planning process across full project lifecycles
• Develop and implementestimating strategies, ensuring compliance and consistency
• Prepare initial costplans at pre-concept and concept stages, refining through to detaileddesign
• Apply deep sectorknowledge and leverage market data for robust forecasting
• Collaborate withmultidisciplinary teams to deliver sector-specific solutions
• Line manage and mentorhigh-performing teams locally and nationally

WhatYou’ll Bring

• Degree in QuantitySurveying or related field (preferred)
• Chartered or workingtowards RICS or equivalent
• High standard ofestimating or quantity surveying experience (consultancy or contractorbackground)
• Operational finance andinternal project reporting experience
• Demonstrated ability tolead teams and manage staff effectively
• Role model for juniorstaff and advocate for best practices in estimating

WhyJoin Us?

• Growth: Structured pathway toDirector, with real influence on business strategy
• Impact: Work on landmarkprojects that shape communities and economies
• Culture: Collaborative,innovative, and supportive environment
• Recognition: Competitive salary,benefits, and opportunities for advancement