Senior Estimator

We are working with a leading Tier One rail contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team.

This is a key role responsible for leading and preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates across complex rail projects, with a focus on piling, civil engineering, and earthworks packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for rail projects
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labour estimates
• Take ownership of pricing for piling, groundworks, and large-scale earthworks packages
• Engage with supply chain partners to obtain competitive quotations
• Identify project risks and opportunities and develop pricing strategies accordingly
• Work closely with bid managers, planners, and engineering teams during tender stage
• Present and justify estimates to senior stakeholders
• Support value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the rail or infrastructure sector
• Strong background in piling, civils, and earthworks
• In-depth understanding of Network Rail standards and processes (desirable)
• Strong commercial awareness and risk management skills
• Proficiency in estimating software and Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Salary is up to 80,000 + pkg, the contractor are big on working from home so you must be happy working from home the majority of the time with occasional meetings in the office.