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

Progress
to Director | Shape Major Projects | Inspire Teams

Location:
London (with UK & Europe remit)

Join
a Team That Builds the Future

At Currie
and 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.

Your
Role

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.

What
sets us apart?

• 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
  
  

Key Responsibilities

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 lifecycles
• 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

What
You’ll Bring

• 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)
• Proven experience on
  major infrastructure programmes (Rail, Aviation, Highways, Energy)
• 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

Why
Join Us?

• 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