Senior Estimator

Overview

Provide accurate cost estimates for infrastructure projects across design and execution phases.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• cost models
• budget planning
• client liaison
• estimate validation
• cost reports

Tasks

-Supporting investment decisions through clear, consistent estimating processes -Preparing cost models and reports during both design and execution phases -Contributing to business cases, budget planning and cost reconciliation activities -Working closely with clients and stakeholders in line with governance standards -Validating supplier and contractor estimates to ensure commercial accuracy -Delivering high-quality cost estimates aligned to project scope and timescales

Requirements

• quantity surveying
• commercial awareness
• infrastructure
• pre‑contract
• rics
• cost planning

What You Bring

Currie & Brown is expanding its infrastructure portfolio and looking for experienced Estimators to join our growing team in either London, Birmingham or Manchester. We’re working on major commissions across the rail, highways, aviation, energy, utilities sectors, and we want passionate, capable professionals who are ready to make a real impact. Estimators (All Levels) - Infrastructure – London, Birmingham or Manchester (with hybrid working) -Background in quantity surveying, estimating, or related disciplines (BSc or equivalent) -Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage project financials -Experience in infrastructure sector essential -Pre-contract estimating expertise, ideally across multiple stages of design -RICS membership (or working towards it) is a plus -Working knowledge of cost planning tools and benchmarking techniques -Cost Intelligence and benchmarking. -Clear communicator, team player, and confident working with client stakeholders

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Benefits

Whether your mid-career or a senior-level expert, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team delivering high-profile infrastructure projects that shape the way people move, connect, and live. We’re proud to share that we were voted one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and rewarding workplace for our people. -Global knowledge hub. -25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus option to buy more -Flexible, hybrid working arrangements -Paid professional memberships and support for chartership -Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package -Clear progression and global mobility opportunities -Private medical insurance and enhanced pension -£400 annual healthy living subsidy

About Currie & Brown

-It delivers full‑lifecycle services—advisory, cost, project, building and facilities management—across both public and private sectors. -Their global reach spans Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and the Americas, advising governments, multinationals and infrastructure developers. -Typical projects include PPP hospital programmes, semiconductor fabs and major urban retail and regeneration schemes. -Sector strengths include commercial property, healthcare, high‑tech, industrial, government, retail, transport/logistics, utilities/renewables, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, education, hospitality, and residential. -An unusual fact: Acquired Sweett Group (formerly Cyril Sweett) in 2016, integrating its Asia‑focused consultancy roots.

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