Senior cost estimator Work, Jobs in Birmingham, Wmd (with Salaries)

Senior Cost Consultant (Senior Estimators & Cost Planners)
Gleeds —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Estimator - Infrastructure
Turner & Townsend —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Remote
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Senior Estimator
Compco Fire Systems —Worcester
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- English
- Microsoft Office
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7d
Estimator
JN Bentley —Shifnal
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Contracts
- IT
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Senior Mechanical Estimator
Mitie —Coventry
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Schematics
- Engineering
Estimators – Infrastructure – Midlands
Turner & Townsend —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Remote
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Senior Product Design Engineer
Trueline Products Ltd —Kidderminster
- £37,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- No degree
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Pre-Construction Director
Harmony Fire —Birmingham
- Full-time
- No degree
- Leadership
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1d
Estimator / Sales Estimator – Manufacturing / Construction
Trueline Products Ltd —Kidderminster
- £28,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
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Vehicle Damage Assessor
Gemini Accident Repair Centres —Norton Canes
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Bodyshop MET Technician
Gemini Accident Repair Centres —Worcester
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Power tools
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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10d
Drainage Estimator & CCTV Report Writer
Wilkinson Environmental —Atherstone
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access

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Senior Cost Consultant (Senior Estimators & Cost Planners)

Gleeds -
Birmingham

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Permanent | Full-time

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Employee assistance programme
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Mentoring

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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 around the world. We are an accredited Great Place to Work, with our people at the heart of everything we do. Gleeds Infrastructure specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in the Rail, Water & Utilities, Aviation, and Transportation & Highway sectors. Our goal is to deliver Infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy when well-integrated into the physical, human, and economic environment. Whether it’s a rail link, wind farm, or flood defence barrier, the goal is to create tangible benefits for individuals, communities, and economies.

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 setup

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 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.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]

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