Estimator

Currie & Brown; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a motivated Estimator (Cost Consultant) for a permanent, full-time position based in Ashford. The role focuses on creating detailed estimates and cost plans specifically in the infrastructure sector, including Rail, Highways, and Utilities. Candidates should have a strong background in cost management and project performance benchmarking. This hybrid position offers competitive pay and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the infrastructure sector.
• Familiarity with cost management and assurance services.
• Ability to carry out quantity take-offs using advanced software tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates and cost plans for infrastructure projects.
• Report directly to the senior leadership team.
• Drive and inform commercial strategies.

Skills

Experienced in infrastructure sector

Quantity take-offs

Benchmarking project performance

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management

Job description

Estimator (Cost Consultant) – Permanent Full‑time

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award‑winning projects worldwide. Gleeds is one of the first global firms to specialise in cost management and assurance services.

We are looking for highly motivated Estimators / Cost Planners with proven experience in the infrastructure sector (Rail, Highways, Aviation, Utilities, Water, Power and general Civils). Our Estimating team uses industry best practices to develop estimates and cost plans for some of the most high‑profile infrastructure projects and programmes in the UK and overseas. Our range of estimating outputs has been meticulously designed to drive, inform, and safeguard commercial strategies underpinning business cases throughout the project lifecycle. Carrying out quantity take‑offs using advanced software tools. Benchmarking to inform project performance.

Salary: salary bracket is open depending on experience.

Location: Ashford, Kent (Hybrid).

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Work‑Life Balance and Benefits

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. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive. Innovation with agility. 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. We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

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