Lead Estimator & Cost Planning Infrastructure

Location: South East London

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The Role Lead Estimator & Cost Planning for Infrastructure (UK & Europe) Progress to Director | Shape Major Projects | Inspire Teams

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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 life cycles
• 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 About You About Us Not Specified