VolkerRail is one of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure contractors, with over 70 years’ experience in both the heavy and light rail infrastructure sectors.

We have a successful track record of delivering projects on the UK's national rail network, working with Network Rail and London Underground, as well as most of the light rail and tram systems in the UK. Major projects which VolkerRail are currently involved in include; the Manchester Metrolink Tram Extension, PSU Power Upgrade on the East Coast Main Line, East of Leeds journey time improvement scheme, the East West Rail link and Panel and Programme frameworks for Network Rail.

To make a major contribution to our Work Winning Department we are currently recruiting for a Head of Estimating who will be responsible for the entire Estimating Function reporting to the Director for Work Winning.

This individual will be expected to make a major contribution to the ongoing success and development of the company. Managing their estimating team, the production of cost estimates and leading the strategic development of the cost estimating department to support the delivery of the business plan set by the senior management team.

In return we offer a competitive salary and package, the opportunity to manage and develop the estimating team as well as exposure to high profile projects that have national social, economic and environmental significance.