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Senior Estimator

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ashford, Kent

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

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

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