Estimator
7.6K UK workers · typical pay £31,000 · entry route Bachelor's degree (Level 6). Projected growth of +6% to 2035.
Real Claude.ai usage mapped to this occupation's SOC group, Apr+May 2026, CC-BY. Claude users only; task times model-estimated; augment/automate is how AI is used, not a count of jobs lost. Method →
Estimating is a data-heavy role focused on researching costs, analyzing risks, and preparing digital summaries, all of which are highly susceptible to AI-driven automation and predictive modeling. While site visits and physical inspections provide a slight buffer, the core tasks of calculating timescales and material costs are increasingly handled by sophisticated software and AI tools.
Lowering the cost of detailed cost-estimation allows firms to bid on significantly more projects and perform more frequent 'what-if' scenario modeling for complex developments.
Headcount grows +6%, a Jevons-pattern curve.
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UK employment share by region, SOC-joined to 3541.
Majority-male role (63.6% men).
Five roles with transferable skills and better demand dynamics.
estimator · dataset 2026.03 · CC-BY-4.0