Lead Estimator & Cost Planning for Infrastructure (UK & Europe)
Progress to Director | Shape Major Projects | Inspire Teams
Location: London (with UK & Europe remit)
A fantastic opportunity to join Mark Jeffs team with a career path
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
Ready to build what\'s next?
Apply today and become part of a team that\'s redefining infrastructure delivery across the UK and Europe. Lead Estimator & Cost Planning Infrastructure (UK & Europe) in London - Currie & Brown
For more information, contact:
Gitte Fjordside, Head of Recruitment UK & Europe
