Lead Estimating Manager

Lead Estimating Manager / Head of Estimating – Lower Thames Crossing (LTC)
Take on a senior leadership opportunity within one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes. Based in London with hybrid working, this role is ideal for an experienced estimating professional with a background in major infrastructure, highways, and tunnelling projects. You’ll play a pivotal role in leading the estimating function on the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) programme and influencing key investment decisions.


Salary
£91 per hour (umbrella)


Location and Working Pattern
Hybrid position with work based in London and attendance at project offices as required.



Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the estimating function across the LTC programme, providing strategic direction, governance and assurance.
• Establish estimating standards, procedures and best practice across the organisation.
• Develop, consolidate and maintain robust programme-wide estimates, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Review and integrate delivery partner cost submissions, providing challenge and insight where necessary.
• Ensure estimates align with scope, schedule, risk and commercial assumptions.
• Oversee change control, re‑baselining and estimating inputs to configuration management processes.
• Lead quantitative risk analysis and cost uncertainty assessments (including P50/P80).
• Present cost movements, forecasts and emerging risks to executive stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop an estimating team, promoting continuous improvement and collaboration across functions.

Must‑have Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, Project Controls, Construction Management or related field.
• Proven experience leading estimating within major infrastructure programmes (valued at £500m+).
• Expertise in highways, tunnelling, transport, or large civil engineering works.
• Strong knowledge of programme controls, risk management and governance frameworks.
• Experience managing baselines, cost assurance and multi‑partner cost integration.
• Skilled in quantitative risk assessment, cost modelling and uncertainty analysis.
• Proficiency with estimating and cost management systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Professional accreditation such as ACostE, CEng, MRICS, MCIOB, or CCP.
• APM Project Controls or Risk Management qualifications.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or similar controls software.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and experience in government or regulated infrastructure programmes.

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