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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.
You can develop your career as an estimator in a wide range of organisations and you’ll benefit from well-established career paths.
As a graduate, you’ll probably get a role as an assistant estimator or quantity surveyor. With experience, you can expect promotion to estimator roles. Experienced estimators can pursue more senior roles like contract managers, supervisors or quality assurance inspectors.
Estimators who can show their experience or specialist skills can find that self-employed work offers them greater flexibility and income potential.
Estimators and related professionals can benefit from getting extra qualifications like NVQs and in-house certificates for certain skills. Larger employers usually offer structured training which will help you progress and get more senior roles.
Changing industry or employer can help you find more progression opportunities.
You could join professional organisations like the Association of Cost Engineers to access extra training and networking options.
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