Signalling Estimator – Rail

Salary:
Location: London
Regions: Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Midlands, Oxfordshire, South East, South West, Surrey

Are you a rail signalling estimator looking for a great job opportunity to work with a major railway contractor in London?

Does working on the next UK mega project sound appealing?

Then get in touch! Pinnacle’s client is a leading railway contractor in central London and they are looking for an Estimator (Senior or Intermediate) to be based in their central London office. You will be working for a top-tier business that cost, manage, operate and design large railway engineering projects. Many of the developments and projects are in the range of £50m to £47bn+.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Preparation of tender reports
• 1st Principle Estimation
• Analysis, evaluation/assessment of tender reports
• Negotiation and contract formulation
• Review the Preparation of cost plans
• Handling post tender qualification documents & procedures
• Preparation of recommendations for award of contractor packages
• Attending meetings with clients and contractors
• Potential management of more junior members of staff

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience working in the rail signalling sector is mandatory
• Experience working for a Main Contractor is also considered for this role, as well as a consultancy organisation
• IT proficient with extensive exposure to use of spreadsheets & bespoke IT packages relating to cost planning is essential
• Experience of working competently & consistently in a Pre-Contract role is essential
• Demonstrable experience on your CV of your ability to perform unassisted a number of the pre-contract duties listed above is required
• Experience of managing junior members of staff is beneficial
• Vast post qualification experience in an Estimating role

To be considered for this position the successful candidate will need to posses;

• 5 years experience of working on large rail signalling engineering projects
• Client facing experience although not essential
• Working towards MRICS or MCIOB but not essential
• BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Estimating experience