Lead Estimator & Cost Planning Infrastructure

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in infrastructure is seeking a Lead Estimator to deliver high-quality estimating and cost planning services across major projects in Rail, Aviation, Highways, and Energy. You will manage complex estimates, inspire early careers talent, and play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the team. With structured career progression to Director level and opportunities to lead teams and influence strategy, this is a unique role to make a lasting impact in the industry.

Benefits

Structured career progression

Opportunities to lead teams

Influence strategy and mentor talent

Cost advisory innovation initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating and cost planning for major infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor talent.
• Proven track record in managing complex estimates and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality estimating and cost planning services.
• Manage complex estimates and guide design decisions.
• Inspire team members 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…