Signalling Estimator – Rail

Overview

In this role you will contribute to large rail signalling projects for a leading central London contractor. You will work within a bid and pre-contract context to shape cost plans, tender reports, and contract formulations, collaborating with clients and project teams. The position emphasizes pre-contract duties, cost planning, and tender evaluation, with opportunities to mentor junior staff. This is a chance to impact major UK rail infrastructure initiatives and to operate in a client-facing, cross-functional environment. Key to success is your rail signalling experience and your ability to deliver accurate estimates for high-value packages.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of tender reports
• 1st Principle Estimation
• Analysis, evaluation/assessment of tender reports
• Negotiation and contract formulation
• Review 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 staff

Key requirements

• Previous experience in the rail signalling sector is mandatory
• Experience with a Main Contractor or consultancy organisation preferred
• IT proficient with extensive use of spreadsheets and cost planning software
• Pre-Contract estimation experience is essential
• Ability to perform pre-contract duties unassisted
• Experience in managing junior staff is beneficial
• Vast post-qualification experience in estimating

• client-facing experience
• negotiation
• team leadership (junior staff management)
• rail signalling estimating
• cost planning
• tender reports preparation

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