Senior Cost Consultant (Senior Estimators & Cost Planners)

Senior Cost Consultant (Senior Estimators & Cost Planners)

• Location: Multiple Locations (Manchester, London, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol)
• Permanent
• Full time with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award winning projects worldwide. We are an accredited Great Place to Work employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do. Gleeds is one of the first global firms to specialise in cost management and assurance services.

We are looking for highly motivated Cost Consultant (Estimators & Cost Planners) with proven experience in the infrastructure sector (Rail, Highways, Aviation, Utilities, Water, Power and general Civils). Our team supports some of the UK's most complex and high profile infrastructure programmes across Rail, Aviation, Water, Utilities, Power, Highways and General civils helping clients develop robust business cases, make informed investment decisions, and safeguard commercial outcomes. Estimating sits at the heart of infrastructure decision making. Our team specialises in developing high quality estimates and cost intelligence across the full project lifecycle from early strategic business case estimates through to detailed delivery phase cost plans and independent assurance.

Our work combines industry best practice estimating methodologies, structured benchmarking, digital cost intelligence, and rigorous assurance to provide clients with confidence in their investment decisions.

We offer a wide range of estimating services, including:

• Estimate and cost plan production across all levels of maturity
• Independent estimate assurance and challenge
• Benchmarking and cost intelligence development
• Major programme and estimating framework set up

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist estimating expertise within a highly regarded and collaborative team.

Your day to day responsibilities may include:

• Leading the production of estimates and cost plans across multiple stages of project maturity, from early business case through to detailed delivery phase estimates
• Taking ownership of estimate structure, methodology, assumptions and presentation
• Taking responsibility for the technical quality and completeness of estimate deliverables
• Supporting the planning and delivery of estimating commissions to meet client and programme requirements
• Leading estimate reviews and providing technical challenge to ensure robustness and completeness
• Developing estimate assumptions, exclusions, risk allowances and Basis of Estimate documentation
• Coordinating inputs from multi disciplinary teams, including design, engineering and commercial stakeholders
• Supporting benchmarking and the development and application of cost intelligence
• Analysing and interpreting cost data to identify key cost drivers, risks and opportunities
• Supporting client understanding of estimate outputs, including explaining cost drivers, risks and areas of uncertainty
• Mentoring and supporting the development of junior estimators
• Supporting the continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools and data

Who we're looking for:

• We are interested in candidates with strong infrastructure estimating or cost planning experience. You may have:
• Experience leading the production of estimates and cost plans within infrastructure or construction
• Experience developing estimates across multiple stages of project maturity
• Strong understanding of estimating principles, methodologies and best practice
• Experience applying industry standard Methods of Measurement (e.g. NRM, RMM, CESSM, MMHW or similar)
• Experience developing estimate assumptions and Basis of Estimate documentation
• Understanding of estimate risk, uncertainty and contingency development
• Ability to communicate estimate outcomes clearly to technical and non technical stakeholders
• Experience working collaboratively with design teams, engineers and project stakeholders
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering or a related discipline, or relevant practical experience
• Professional membership of RICS, ACostE, CICES, CIOB or similar is desirable. Gleeds will support progression to chartership

What we can offer you in return:

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well being comes first.
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company recognised as a Great Place to Work.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

As a certified Great Place to Work, Gleeds promotes an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace team diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility. For reasonable adjustments, contact our Talent Team at .