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Having a career as an estimator, sometimes called cost engineers, brings together mathematical and analytical thinking, communication skills and financial management to help your customers learn about the costs of their projects. Here you can find out more about this career.
As an estimator, you could work across many sectors and on a wide range of projects that could include houses, schools, roads and bridges, utilities or commercial buildings. Your analytical and assessment work will be central to the design and approval of projects ranging from small works to significant long-term projects.
Your work as an estimator will see you work closely with technical professionals and managers to collect, analyse and report on the possible costs of a project. Your calculations and recommendations will shape the outcome of the work and your work in this field could see you influencing major infrastructure that many people depend on. This makes the role a very rewarding and satisfying career.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for an estimator, valuer or assessor in the UK is £36,920. Graduates start at around £35,000.
You can expect some travel between construction sites. This will mainly be in the UK but if you work for an international company you could be expected to travel overseas for work.
This role is mainly office-based but you may also be able to work from home outside of site visits.
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