Head Estimator – Infrastructure Cost Planning Leader (Hybrid)

Randstad CPE; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is partnering with a leading international infrastructure group to appoint a Managing Estimator for a major project delivering clean energy to millions. The role leads a multi-skill estimating team of around 10, overseeing cost planning, pricing and a first-principles approach within the Candy Estimating platform.

Hybrid working with 3 days per week in London or Ipswich, ASAP to 31/05/2027, with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-skill Estimating teams.
• Main Contractor infrastructure experience in civil engineering.
• Proficient with Candy Estimating and CostX.
• Knowledge of AACE Estimating Class principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost planning and pricing for Alliance Services and Plant & Logistics.
• Lead a team of approx. 10 estimators.
• Present, negotiate, and justify prices to senior leaders.
• Ensure consistent estimating approach with Head of Estimating.
• Oversee pricing development within Candy estimating software.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Team management

Cost planning

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Candy Estimating Software

RIB CostX

Job description

Randstad CPE is partnering with a leading international infrastructure group to appoint a Managing Estimator for a major project delivering clean energy to millions. The role leads a multi-skill estimating team of around 10, overseeing cost planning, pricing and a first-principles approach within the Candy Estimating platform.

Hybrid working with 3 days per week in London or Ipswich, ASAP to 31/05/2027, with potential extensions.