Senior Rail Estimator

Our client, a leading consultancy in the rail sector, is currently seeking a Senior Rail Estimator to join their team in Manchester, Birmingham, or London. This is a permanent position with hybrid working options available.

• Leading our rail estimating function and playing a pivotal role in our client-facing commercial team
• Delivering cost estimates and leading the development of our rail estimating team
• Engaging in cost planning, procurement, and cost assurance for projects of varying complexity
• Collaborating with internal and external clients, contributing to a variety of commercial and project management activities
• Embracing innovation and shaping our estimating function to utilise emerging digital technology effectively
• Developing and enhancing the estimating function to support our global service offering

• Experience in rail estimating and knowledge of measurement methods such as RMM1, MMHW, and CESMM4
• Relevant educational background
• Strong technical writing, client-facing, and communication skills
• Experience with estimating software such as CostX and CANDY
• Ability to perform bottom-up estimating from first principles
• Passion for making a difference and being part of a growing team
• Drive, vision, and technology skills to lead the development of a digital service offering
• Experience with NEC Contracts and other industry-standard or bespoke forms of contract
• Effective collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Experience in a rail systems/engineering estimating or commercial management role within a consultant, contractor, or client organisation
• Demonstrable estimating, cost, and commercial management experience in the rail sector or on civil engineering and highways projects

• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Access to innovative digital technologies and methods
• Employee benefits package

If you are an experienced Senior Rail Estimator looking to further develop your career and contribute to a dynamic and talented team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's esteemed PMCM Rail Group.