Senior Estimator: Cost Modeling & Client-Facing Leader

Adler & Allan; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Company mobile phone and laptop

Training and career progression

Life Assurance Scheme 4 x annualsalary

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash plan

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Job summary

Adler and Allan is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its Estimating & Cost Intelligence Team in Manchester. The role focuses on preparing accurate estimates, applying appropriate cost methodologies, and providing cost assurance to clients and contractors.

You will develop cost models, benchmark projects, and work across multiple assignments, while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to governance and quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

• Construction or Engineering related degree required.
• Experience in estimating across project stages and optioneering.
• Familiarity with cost models and cost assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Estimate at various levels using cost models or CESMM.
• Prepare estimates with CAPEX/OPEX/NPV for options.
• Develop cost envelopes and benchmarking for early-stage projects.
• Provide cost assurance findings to clients.
• Collect historical cost data for analysis.
• Develop cost models for future estimates.
• Attend meetings and site visits; engage with clients and contractors.
• Support development of junior team members.

Skills

Estimating

Cost modelling

Cost benchmarking

Client liaison

Project cost analysis

Mentoring juniors

Education

Construction or Engineering degree

Tools

Estimating software

CESMM

Job description

Adler and Allan is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its Estimating & Cost Intelligence Team in Manchester. The role focuses on preparing accurate estimates, applying appropriate cost methodologies, and providing cost assurance to clients and contractors.

You will develop cost models, benchmark projects, and work across multiple assignments, while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to governance and quality assurance processes.