Job Opportunity: Senior Estimator - Rail
Location: Hybrid (Travel to an office 2-3 days per week - Base location options include Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, York)
Duration: 6+ Months
Charge Rate: Up to £64.22/ph (dependent on location and experience)

About the Role:
ARM are currently seeking a Senior Estimator to join a dynamic and growing team within the Complex Infrastructure sector, specifically within the Rail industry. This exciting role offers an excellent opportunity to support high-impact projects across the UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support estimates from feasibility through to detailed design, including producing high-level cost estimates and first-principal estimates at later stages.
• Produce activity schedules and bills of quantities.
• Utilize estimating software to independently complete full take-offs.
• Apply advanced understanding of measurement methods and indirect costs.
• Engage with a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, clients, and authorities, to ensure accurate estimates.
• Be the focal point for client interactions in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
• Review and guide junior estimators on their outputs.
• Write basis-of-estimate reports for director review before submission.
• Benchmark market data to provide evidence-based insights to clients.
• Support the wider business in estimating bids and technical development.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Background in quantity surveying, engineering, or cost management.
• Previous experience within the rail sector is essential.
• Proficiency in estimating software and a deep understanding of typical measurement methods.
• Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with excellent client-facing skills.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on <phone number removed> or email your CV and covering letter .

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.