Lead
Estimator & Cost Planning for Infrastructure (UK & Europe)
Progress
to Director | Shape Major Projects | Inspire Teams
Location:
London (with UK & Europe remit)
Join
a Team That Builds the Future
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.
Your
Role
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.
What
sets us apart?
- Structured career
progression to Director level
- Opportunities to lead
teams, and take P&L responsibility
- Influence strategy and
mentor talent
- Be at the forefront of
cost advisory innovation
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you'll inspire early careers talent and help
foster a culture of continuous improvement, while reviewing team outputs to
ensure excellence in delivery. You'll be responsible for constructing bids and
proposals for new work, actively identifying cross-selling opportunities, and
representing the company in client and consultant interfaces throughout all
stages of a project. As you progress toward Director level, you'll follow a
structured development pathway and meet performance milestones, taking
ownership of P&L for a defined segment of the infrastructure business.
You'll also champion innovation and best practice across the estimating
discipline.
- 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
What
You’ll Bring
- 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
Why
Join Us?
- Growth: Structured pathway to
Director, with real influence on business strategy
- Impact: Work on landmark
projects that shape communities and economies
- Culture: Collaborative,
innovative, and supportive environment
- Recognition: Competitive salary,
benefits, and opportunities for advancement