Cost Estimator

Associate Consultant - Cost Estimating, Cost Modelling (Defence & Secure Programmes)

Join RT Consulting's Associate Consulting workforce

Who we are

RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We deliver highly capable and effective value-for-money solutions to our clients as the customer friend and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government.

We specialise in the provision of Cost Control, Cost Estimating, Cost Modelling, supporting programmes across their full life cycle.

Your invitation

We invite you to join our Cost Estimating consulting community, where we can align you to current and upcoming demand across our defence portfolio.

We are particularly building capability in:

• Cost Estimating and Cost Modelling within Defence and secure environments
• Development of robust cost estimates to support investment decisions and programme delivery
• Production of Basis of Estimate (BoE) and supporting cost artefacts
• Supporting Outline and Full Business Cases with credible, auditable cost evidence
• Cost analysis, assumptions management, sensitivities and risk-informed estimating
• Working as part of integrated Project Controls and P3M teams across complex programmes

Engagement expectations

• Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work and our significant Defence portfolio, we require active Standard Check (SC) clearance to be in place.
• Working pattern: Engagements typically require commitment of 3 days per week on-site at client locations across South West Defence clusters (including Bristol, Corsham with hybrid flexibility where permitted.
• Fees: Rates are agreed per engagement and aligned to role seniority, complexity and scope of work.

What you'll get

• You join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture.
• Priority access to new consultancy opportunities.
• Dedicated relationship support,
• Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments.
• An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey.
• A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values - Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused.

Who you are

• An experienced Cost Estimator/Cost Modeller operating within Defence or secure environments
• Comfortable developing cost estimates, cost models and Basis of Estimate (BoE) artefacts
• Experienced in supporting business cases, investment decisions and assurance activity
• Confident working as part of integrated Project Controls and P3M teams
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous and evolving environments

How to express interest

Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation.