Infrastructure Lead Estimator & Cost Planner - Director Path

Currie & Brown; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking a Lead Estimator & Cost Planning for Infrastructure to drive high-value bids across UK & Europe. You’ll manage complex estimates, develop cost plans, and guide design decisions to ensure commercial viability across rail, aviation, highways and energy projects.

The role offers progression toward Director, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and opportunities to shape major infrastructure programmes from London with UK & Europe remit.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (preferred).
• Chartered status or working towards RICS.
• Extensive estimating or quantity surveying experience in infrastructure.
• Experience on major infrastructure programmes (Rail, Aviation, Highways, Energy).
• Experience with internal project reporting and finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating and cost planning 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 detailed design.
• Apply sector knowledge and market data for robust forecasting.
• Line manage and mentor high-performing teams locally and nationally.

Skills

Estimating

Cost Planning

Leadership

Rail/Infrastructure experience

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Chartered or working towards RICS

Job description

Currie & Brown is seeking a Lead Estimator & Cost Planning for Infrastructure to drive high-value bids across UK & Europe. You’ll manage complex estimates, develop cost plans, and guide design decisions to ensure commercial viability across rail, aviation, highways and energy projects.

The role offers progression toward Director, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and opportunities to shape major infrastructure programmes from London with UK & Europe remit.