Strategic Lead Cost Estimator — Shape Major Projects

Nexos Solutions Limited; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership visibility

High-value projects

Senior stakeholder exposure

Collaborative culture

Lead estimating

Professional development

Estimating standards

Job summary

Nexos is seeking a Lead Cost Estimator to drive accurate, competitive cost estimates across our engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management activities. You will standardize processes, support bids, and provide commercial insight to help secure opportunities and deliver projects.

This role offers leadership across a growing estimating team and exposure to senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Cost Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant cost estimating experience in engineering, energy, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver estimates for large-scale projects.
• Experience mentoring teams and guiding estimation practices.

Skills

Advanced estimating

Cost modelling

Quantity take-offs

Risk analysis

Tendering & bids

Commercial awareness

Project controls

Business planning

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Quantity surveying degree

Construction management degree

Cost engineering degree

Job description

Nexos is seeking a Lead Cost Estimator to drive accurate, competitive cost estimates across our engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management activities. You will standardize processes, support bids, and provide commercial insight to help secure opportunities and deliver projects.

This role offers leadership across a growing estimating team and exposure to senior decision-makers.