Are you a Senior Estimator with strong experience pricing rail infrastructure projects? Do you have experience developing estimates from first principles and working closely with engineering, operational and commercial teams to develop competitive tender submissions? Would you be interested in a highly flexible position working on major 20m-40m rail schemes across Network Rail's CP7 frameworks, with the opportunity to progress towards Lead or Managing Estimator level? UK wide, with hybrid working and typically one day per week in an office or on site Offices: London, Swindon, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester Salary: 68,000 to 82,500 per annum DOE + 6960 car allowance Benefits: ·Company Car scheme (car or car allowance) ·25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday) ·Private Healthcare ·Rolling pension scheme - 5-9% ·Life Assurance cover ·Hybrid working ·Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package Role Overview: A leading civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join its Pre-Delivery Rail team, supporting the development and pricing of major rail infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a highly flexible role with the successful candidate typically expected to attend an office or project site around once per week. The role will report into the Managing Estimator for Rail and form part of an established estimating team comprising experienced Senior Estimators and a Graduate Estimator. The successful candidate is likely to support projects delivered through the North West & Central framework, covering major schemes along the West Coast Main Line. Projects are typically major multidisciplinary rail schemes valued between approximately 20 million and 40 million. You will work closely with project, engineering, commercial and bid teams to understand construction methodology, project constraints, risks and opportunities and translate these into detailed cost estimates. The business is flexible around seniority for the right individual. While the position is primarily being recruited at Senior Estimator level, an experienced candidate looking for a Lead Estimator opportunity could also be considered. There is also a clear longer-term route towards Managing Estimator level as the team continues to develop. Prepare accurate and commercially robust cost estimates for major rail infrastructure projects. ·Develop detailed estimates from first principles, including labour, plant, materials, subcontract and other project resources. ·Review tender documentation, contractual requirements, site conditions, technical information and project constraints to establish appropriate pricing strategies. ·Prepare tender summaries, project preliminaries, costed risk registers and supporting estimate information. ·Identify and evaluate project risks and opportunities and understand their impact on the overall project cost. ·Work closely with operational, engineering, project and commercial teams to develop appropriate construction methodologies and delivery strategies. ·Support the development of commercial strategies and profit plans alongside the Managing Estimator and Commercial teams. ·Present tender strategy, assumptions, commercial considerations, programme implications and project risks at tender adjudications. ·Support bid presentations and the preparation of high-quality tender submissions. ·Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders. ·Support the handover of successful tenders to project delivery teams. ·Work closely with the supply chain to obtain competitive quotations and establish appropriate project costs. ·Contribute to continuous improvement within the estimating function by sharing feedback, lessons learned and best practice across bids and projects. ·Support and provide guidance to less experienced members of the estimating team where appropriate. Essential Requirements: ·Previous estimating experience within the rail sector with either a main contractor or specialist subcontractor. ·Good understanding of construction methods, project delivery strategies and the relationship between methodology, programme and cost. ·Strong understanding of civil engineering resources, costs, outputs and how these translate into overall project costs. ·Good understanding of project constraints and their impact on the cost and methodology of delivery. ·Experience identifying and assessing commercial and project risks and opportunities. ·Desired Requirements: ·Previous experience pricing major multidisciplinary rail projects. ·Experience working on projects valued at approximately 20 million or above. ·Experience pricing rail E&P works. ·Familiarity with Candy, Causeway or similar estimating software. ·Experience contributing to tender adjudications and presenting commercial strategies. ·Experience supporting, coaching or mentoring less experienced Estimators. This is an opportunity to join a business with significant involvement across the CP7 rail frameworks, work on major 20m-40m infrastructure projects and benefit from a genuinely flexible UK-wide working arrangement. Permanent - Full Time
Senior Estimator Construction employer: Carrington West
Join a leading rail and civil engineering contractor that values your expertise and offers a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to be mentored into the CRE C designation while enjoying competitive benefits such as hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous annual leave. Located in Kent or London, this role provides a unique chance to work on impactful projects across the region, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
