Estimating and Cost Intelligence Consultant

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global property consultancy is seeking an Estimating and Cost Intelligence Consultant in Oxford. The role focuses on delivering cost estimates and insights for projects in the nuclear and defence sectors. Candidates should have relevant experience in cost engineering, excellent communication abilities, and ideally a degree in a related field. The position offers flexible working arrangements, generous holidays, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in Estimating/Cost Engineering within Nuclear/Civil engineering sectors.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt quickly and possess strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost estimates for complex projects.
• Conduct benchmarking and cost modeling for decision-making.
• Represent estimating function in client meetings clearly.

Skills

Cost Engineering experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Degree in Cost Management or Construction Law

Job description

Overview

Estimating and Cost Intelligence Consultant – Oxford (Mixture of home, office and client sites). Permanent, Full-time with flexible working and core hours.

Since 1875, we've been bringing to life new ideas and big visions for the built environment. In today's fast-changing world, we're continually connecting people, places, ideas and possibilities to make every day another step towards a better future.

Climate change and sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in solar, hydrogen, nuclear, renewables and defence. We want you to be part of that too.

Gleeds Energy is looking to appoint an experienced Estimating and Cost Intelligence Consultant to join our commercial team, supporting major projects across the nuclear and defence sectors. This role will involve delivering robust cost estimates, conducting benchmarking and data analysis, and providing strategic cost insights to inform key project decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost estimates for complex infrastructure projects, particularly in nuclear, renewables, and defence.
• Conduct benchmarking and cost modelling to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead cost assurance reviews to validate estimates and ensure alignment with client expectations and industry benchmarks.
• Develop and maintain cost databases and knowledge libraries to support future estimating accuracy and consistency.
• Provide cost intelligence insights to support investment appraisals, business cases, and funding submissions.
• Represent the estimating function in client and stakeholder meetings, articulating cost drivers and justifications clearly
• Contribute to digital transformation efforts, including automation of estimating processes and integration with BIM or project controls systems.

No two days are the same, we are a flexible team that support each other's projects as well as getting involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development.

What we're looking for

• Relevant experience in Estimating/Cost Engineering, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors is essential.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are ideal. Methodical way of thinking and approach to organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly. Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy skills are also beneficial.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• Have a broader understanding of other project controls elements such as planning, earned value, progress management, cost and change control pre and post contract.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you in return

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work certified employer

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.