About the job

Description

Are you an experienced estimator who thrives on early-stage, high-impact projects?

Do you enjoy bringing structure and insight to complex civils and infrastructure programmes?

Salary: Up to £70,000
Location: Flexible UK-wide (London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, or Glasgow) – hybrid, 3 days in office

Join a leading consultancy at the forefront of UK infrastructure delivery. Working across major rail, defence, nuclear, transport, and water projects, you’ll provide early-stage cost and feasibility advice to guide key investment decisions. You’ll work closely with designers, project managers, and client stakeholders, developing robust cost estimates from minimal design information.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ estimating experience in civils
• Proven capability in early stage / feasibility estimating
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder skills
• Background in consultancy, client-side, or main contractor (if adaptable)
• Strong understanding of indirect costs and cost drivers
  

Nice to Have

• Experience across multiple sectors (defence, nuclear, water, rail, aviation)
• Knowledge of MEP estimating or multi-disciplinary environments
• Familiarity with cost intelligence tools or estimating systems
• SC clearance preferred (or eligible to obtain)

Ready to take on complex, meaningful projects where your input shapes national infrastructure?
Contact Emily Atkins at Carrington West to discuss. Even if the salary or location isn’t a perfect fit, I’d still love to hear from you.