Lead Estimator & Cost Planning Infrastructure Europe

About The Role

Lead Estimator & Cost Planning for Infrastructure (UK & Europe)

Location:

London (with UK & Europe remit)

Join a Team That Builds the Future

At Currie & 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.

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.

• 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

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 consultant interfaces throughout all stages of a project. As you progress toward Director level, you'll follow a structured development pathway and meet performance milestones, taking ownership of P&L for a defined segment of the infrastructure business.

You'll also champion innovation and best practice across the estimating discipline.

• Manage the estimating and cost planning process across full project life cycles
• Develop and implement estimating strategies, ensuring compliance and consistency
• Prepare initial cost plans at pre-concept and concept stages, refining through to detailed design
• Apply deep sector knowledge and leverage market data for robust forecasting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sector-specific solutions
• Line manage and mentor high-performing teams locally and nationally

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (preferred)
• Chartered or working towards RICS or equivalent
• High standard of estimating or quantity surveying experience (consultancy or contractor background)
• Operational finance and internal project reporting experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage staff effectively
• Role model for junior staff and advocate for best practices in estimating

• Growth: Structured pathway to Director, with real influence on business strategy
• Impact: Work on landmark projects that shape communities and economies
• Culture: Collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment
• Recognition: Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for advancement