Lead Estimator & Cost Planning Infrastructure

CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in the UK is seeking a Lead Estimator & Cost Planning expert to deliver high-quality services across major infrastructure programmes, including Rail, Aviation, Highways, and Energy. This role offers structured career progression to Director level and opportunities to lead teams, influence strategy, and mentor talent. The successful candidate will manage complex estimates and ensure commercial viability through robust cost analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of cost advisory innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality estimating and cost planning services.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure programmes such as Rail, Aviation, Highways, and Energy.
• Ability to manage complex estimates and ensure commercial viability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality estimating and cost planning services.
• Manage complex estimates and guide design decisions.
• Inspire early careers talent and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

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…