Senior Rail Estimator (PMCM Rail)

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role… You will lead our rail estimating function and play a pivotal role in our client facing commercial team as part of our leading ‘Project Management Commercial Management (PMCM) Rail’ Group. Your role will include Estimating, Cost Planning, Procurement and Cost Assurance of projects ranging in size and complexity working for a variety of internal and external clients. Your principal role will be to deliver cost estimates and lead the development of our rail estimating team. The role offers an excellent opportunity to broaden and enhance your skills across the various aspects of cost and commercial management across a variety of diverse and challenging environments.

You will join a specialist estimating focused team ranging in Commercial and Project Management experience from early career professionals to colleagues with over two decades of knowledge. Within WSP there will be excellent personal development opportunities and prospects for promotion within WSP. We require someone with the drive and personality to further develop our estimating function and you will be supported by a Global business with ambitions to expand and enhance our service offering in this area.

As a global leader in professional services, we are fully embracing innovation and you will have the opportunity to shape our estimating function so that it is sustainable and utilises emerging digital technology. We collaborate closely with client teams and with multi-disciplinary project teams and, to deliver most effectively, we utilise WSP offices, Client offices and/or site locations. To deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance you will need to collaborate closely with clients, their business associates, their suppliers and our internal design teams. You may propose that we develop our service in conjunction with key client partners.

Your Team: You will join a diverse, growing team of Estimators, Cost Managers and Commercial Managers, and other related professionals who work across multiple sectors. You will be part of our “Project Management and Commercial Management Team” made up of approximately 400 colleagues across the UK. This team provides Estimating/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management and Project Controls services to deliver both Rail and Infrastructure projects for public and private clients. Based in one of our modern WSP offices, we are a diverse and enthusiastic Team of estimators and cost/commercial managers. We are client-focused, proud of the positive feedback we regularly receive for our roles within major schemes and passionate about being the best in our field.

Can you make us even better? What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Rail Estimating experience and knowledge of measurement methods such as the Rail Method of Measurement (RMM1), Method of Measurement for Highway Works (MMHW) and the Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM4).
• Relevant educational background.
• Good technical writing, client facing and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience around some Estimating/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions.
• Estimating software experience and knowledge in, for example, CostX and CANDY.
• Bottom-up estimating experience from 1st principles.
• Are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a growing team.
• You have the drive, vision and technology skills to lead the development of a digital service offering.
• Working knowledge/experience of NEC Contracts, other industry standard contract forms and/or bespoke forms of contract.
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Have previous experience of working in a Rail Systems/Engineering Estimating and/or Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation.
• Demonstrable Estimating Cost and Commercial Management experience in the Rail sector and/or experience on civil engineering and highways projects.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.