Principal Estimating and Cost Modelling Consultant

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Principal Estimating and Cost Modelling Consultant to drive estimation strategies for high-value infrastructure projects. The role involves comprehensive cost modelling and client engagement, requiring substantial expertise in cost management and leadership abilities within multidisciplinary teams. Opportunities for career growth and development through training and networking are provided.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance with additional purchase options

Highly competitive salary with continuous review opportunities

Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance

Employee Assistance Programme for health and well-being

Networking opportunities within the industry

Volunteering opportunities with local communities

Global travel scholarship programme

Clear career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Estimating/Cost Management is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel and cost modelling tools required.
• Professional qualifications from RICS or similar are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of labour and material cost models for programs.
• Develop and implement cost estimation frameworks.
• Conduct risk and uncertainty analysis including Monte Carlo simulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Numeracy

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Cost Management, Construction Law, or related

Tools

Excel

Cost modelling tools

Job description

About The Role

Principal Estimating and Cost Modelling Consultant

• Associate Director level
• Oxford (Mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

Since 1875, we've been bringing to life new ideas and big visions for the built environment. In today's fast-changing world, we're continually connecting people, places, ideas and possibilities to make every day another step towards a better future.

Climate change and sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in solar, hydrogen, nuclear, renewables and defence. We want you to be part of that too.

In this role, you will lead the development of robust cost models and estimation strategies for high-value, complex infrastructure programmes. You’ll act as a subject matter expert, guiding clients through cost intelligence, risk analysis, and strategic decision-making across the project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities in this role will look like the following:

• Lead the creation and assurance of labour and material cost models for major programmes.
• Develop and implement cost estimation frameworks, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Oversee benchmarking, parametric modelling, and cost forecasting activities.
• Provide expert input into business cases, investment appraisals, and funding submissions.
• Conduct risk and uncertainty analysis, including Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity testing.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and project controls teams to ensure cost integration.
• Represent the cost function in client and stakeholder engagements, articulating cost drivers and value opportunities.
• Drive digital transformation in estimating, including automation and integration with BIM and project controls systems.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, contributing to internal training and capability building.
• Support bid/no-bid decisions and strategic pricing for tenders.

About You

What we're looking for

• Relevant experience in Estimating/Cost Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors is essential.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are ideal. Methodical way of thinking and approach to organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly. Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy skills are also beneficial.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and cost assurance frameworks.
• Proficiency in Excel, cost modelling tools, and statistical analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you in return

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as aGreat Place to Work certified employer

About Us

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.