Senior Cost Consultant; Estimator

Senior Cost Consultant (Estimator)

Gleeds, a leading global property and construction consultancy, is looking for a highly motivated Senior Estimator/Cost Planner with proven experience in the infrastructure sector.

London, England – Permanent, full‑time.

• Production of estimates & cost plans ranging from OOM to detailed estimates.
• Carrying out quantity take‑offs using advanced software tools.
• Reviewing and assuring estimates & cost plans.
• Benchmarking to inform project performance and decision‑making.
• Providing insight into cost performance and industry trends.
• Presenting estimating outputs in a cost report.
• Collaborating with design and delivery stakeholders.
• Participating in internal and external CPD events to maintain technological proficiency.

• Relevant experience in Estimation, Cost Management or Quantity Surveying in the infrastructure sector (rail, highways, aviation, utilities, water, power and general civil) is desirable.
• Experience estimating on significant infrastructure projects or programmes is desirable.
• Ideally holding a HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management or a related discipline; time‑served or engineering background may be considered.
• Membership or pursuit of professional qualifications (RICS, ACostE, CICES, CIOB, etc.) is desirable.

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and qualifications.
• Access to networking events to build your professional brand.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression through regular reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing.
• Global travel scholarship programme for international experience.
• Flexible working arrangements for work‑life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to support local community or charitable causes.
• Unparalleled support from central teams with a recognised Great Place to Work status.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender. Work/life balance is prioritised.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.