Senior Estimator

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Great Place to Work certification

Generous holiday allowance

Volunteer opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join a high‑performing project controls team on a major UK infrastructure programme. The role spans a multi‑contract environment with cost leadership across hundreds of millions in value.

You will help manage cost intelligence, digital reporting and cost certainty, with mentoring across the team and collaboration with engineering and commercial functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in major infrastructure, energy, or complex capital programmes.
• Proven cost forecasting, budgeting and procurement support expertise.
• Ability to influence and communicate across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost planning and control across an infrastructure portfolio.
• Support transition from estimate to procurement with budget alignment.
• Review budgets and track forecast spend across programmes.
• Engage with supply chain for cost benchmarking and quotations.
• Produce clear cost reporting for stakeholders across teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial and project groups to drive cost accuracy.
• Provide upward reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Budgeting

Procurement support

Stakeholder management

Communication

Digital cost tools

Power BI

SQL

Leadership

Infrastructure projects

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS/CIOB/CICES/CIPS membership (desirable)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Senior Cost Engineer

• Senior to Executive Consultant level
• Bristol (mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full time - with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

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 at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

At Gleeds, our projects take us across the globe, giving you opportunities to travel or to remain at the office base you choose.

About the role

Gleeds is working on a major UK infrastructure programme and is looking to appoint a Senior Cost Engineer to join a well established and high performing project controls team.

This role offers the opportunity to step into a senior position within a complex, multi-contract environment, where you'll play a key part in managing and controlling costs across a large scale portfolio of work. The programme spans a diverse range of packages, from smaller works through to contracts valued in the hundreds of millions, all contributing to a wider multi-billion-pound delivery.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team, with a strong emphasis on cost intelligence, digital capability, and consistent reporting across stakeholders.

Your day to day could sometimes involve:

• Managing cost planning and control across a portfolio of infrastructure contract
• Supporting the transition from estimate through to procurement, ensuring budget alignment and cost certainty.
• Reviewing and managing programme budgets, tracking against forecast spend
• Supporting supply chain engagement, including review of quotations and cost benchmarking
• Producing and maintaining clear, consistent cost reporting across multiple stakeholders
• Working closely with engineering, commercial, and project teams to drive cost accuracy
• Providing structured upward reporting to senior stakeholders and leadership teams
• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members, particularly within digital cost intelligence
• Ensuring consistency of messaging and data across a complex, multi-disciplinary environment

What we are looking for in applications

• Strong experience within major infrastructure, energy, or complex capital programmes
• Proven expertise in cost forecasting, budgeting, and procurement support
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders and disciplines, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex cost data into clear insights
• Experience operating at a senior level, supporting both delivery teams and leadership
• Exposure to digital cost tools and reporting platforms (e.g. Power BI, SQL) would be advantageous
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered if there is significant on the job experience.
• 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

• 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.
• 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 a Great Place to Work.

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.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [e-mail]

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