Estimator - Infrastructure

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in asset management is seeking Estimators (All Levels) to work on infrastructure projects in London. Candidates should have experience in rail and aviation sectors, possess a BSc in Quantity Surveying, and be proficient in cost planning. This role offers a collaborative environment to enhance expertise and deliver quality services in cost estimating and budget management.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Membership of RICS or an equivalent professional body.
• Experience in estimating and/or Quantity Surveying services.
• Extensive experience in rail, highways, or utilities sectors.
• Pre-contract experience.
• Understanding of project management, planning, risk, and investment processes.
• Knowledge of cost planning techniques during design development.
• Strong technical writing, client communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate cost estimates aligned with project scope and timelines.
• Validating suppliers’ and contractors’ cost estimates accurately.
• Developing efficient tools and processes for timely estimate production.
• Creating estimate reports.
• Preparing cost estimates during project execution.
• Supporting budget development and investment decisions.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity Surveying

Cost Planning

Rail Experience

Aviation Experience

Technical Writing

Client Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Membership of RICS or equivalent

Tools

Unit Cost Modelling Tools

Job description

Job Description

Currie & Brown is seeking ambitious and highly motivated Estimators (All Levels) to work on infrastructure projects for our clients across London.

Recently, Currie & Brown has expanded its portfolio of infrastructure delivery projects by securing prestigious engagements. We are now looking to connect with experienced, enthusiastic professionals to join our infrastructure team.

We require capable and experienced estimators with Rail and Aviation experience. The successful candidate will support our current team in managing workload, enhancing expertise, and delivering consistent cost planning and estimating services.

Responsibilities include:

1. Producing accurate cost estimates aligned with project scope and timelines in a consistent format.
2. Facilitating reliable comparison and benchmarking of project costs and performance.
3. Validating suppliers’ and contractors’ cost estimates accurately.
4. Developing efficient tools and processes for timely and standardized estimate production.
5. Creating estimate reports.
6. Preparing cost estimates during project execution to validate contractors’ forecasts and contract changes.
7. Providing specialized cost planning and estimating services following our rail clients’ governance procedures, including presenting reports for approval.
8. Supporting budget development, investment decisions, and cost reconciliation.

Requirements:

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Membership of RICS or an equivalent professional body.
• Experience in estimating and/or Quantity Surveying services.
• Extensive experience in rail, highways, or utilities sectors.
• Pre-contract experience.
• Understanding of project management, planning, risk, and investment processes.
• Knowledge of cost planning techniques during design development.
• Proficiency with unit cost modelling tools.
• Strong technical writing, client communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, diligent, proactive, assertive, and commercially aware.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude, respectful, adaptable, and personable.

Currie & Brown is a leading global consultancy in physical asset management and construction, committed to innovation, expertise, and experience.

Our principal offices are located in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York, and Shanghai. We operate worldwide across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, India, and the Middle East.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We ensure an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. Additionally, Currie & Brown UK is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, ensuring fair treatment for service members and their families.