Lead Estimator & Cost Planning Infrastructure

CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cost advisory firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Estimator for major infrastructure projects across Rail, Aviation, Highways, and Energy. This role offers structured career progression to Director, allowing you to lead teams, influence strategy, and mentor talent. You will manage complex estimates, drive commercial viability, and inspire early careers talent. Join a team that is at the forefront of cost advisory innovation and make a significant impact in shaping future infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Structured career progression

Opportunities to lead teams

Influence strategy

Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimation and planning for infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership skills in managing teams and complex estimates.
• Strong analytical skills for commercial viability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality estimating and cost planning services.
• Guide design decisions and manage complex estimates.
• Inspire and mentor early careers talent.

Job description

Job Description

About The Role

Lead Estimator & Cost Planning for Infrastructure (UK & Europe)

Progress to Director | Shape Major Projects | Inspire Teams

Location : London (with UK & Europe remit)

Join a Team That Builds the Future

At Currie and Brown, we don't just estimate costs - we shape the success of the UK and Europe's most ambitious infrastructure projects. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and grow, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Your Role

As Lead Estimator, you'll deliver high-quality estimating and cost planning services across major infrastructure programmes-Rail, Aviation, Highways, and Energy. You'll manage complex estimates, guide design decisions, and ensure commercial viability through robust cost analysis.

What sets us apart?

• Structured career progression to Director level
• Opportunities to lead teams, and take P&L responsibility
• Influence strategy and mentor talent
• Be at the forefront of cost advisory innovation

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll inspire early careers talent and help foster a culture of continuous improvement, while reviewing team outputs to ensure excellence in delivery. You'll be responsible for constructing bids and proposals for new work, actively identifying cross-selling opportunities, and representing the company in client and co…