Our client, a rail infrastructure company is currently looking for an experienced Estimator to work on a long-term contract basis located in Central-London working on a large scale rail signalling project.

The Estimator will be required to undertake large and complex cost planning, quantification as appropriate and pre-contract estimates. Will also be required to support post-contract analysis to inform the Business Plan, assist programme teams and support benchmarking

The Estimator will have the following key accountabilities;
* To undertake large and complex cost planning, quantification as appropriate and pre-contract estimates.
* Support post-contract analysis to develop the Business Plan, assist programme teams and support benchmarking.
* To take a proactive role in developing and improving technical competence in the estimating teams.
* Produce accurate and comprehensive estimates for large or complex projects or programmes in a timely and efficient manner.
* Produce/manage complex and large estimates with limited management or supervision.
* Control and manage the estimating process at project level.
* All estimates to be produced in accordance with relevant procedures and work instructions and other company procedures, systems (e.g. RIB Construction Suite) and processes.
* Apply and use of recognised, appropriate method of measurement rules in the preparation of all estimates.
* Support the procurement team with tender and/or contract price analysis and reference to baseline and revised estimates.
* Support the commercial team with unit cost modelling, costs analysis feedback for final account and/or significant contract scope proposed change analysis and preparation of project close out analysis.
* Proficient in use of unit cost modelling tool and provide improvement initiatives.
* Stay abreast of developments within own technical area of expertise to be able to give best practice advice in line with business objectives.
* Support collation of data for KPI's as defined and required in a timely, accurate manner.

Candidates will have the following education/experience;
* Candidates must have a Rail Signalling Estimating background.
* Minimum 10 years plus experience if no engineering degree.
* Have engineering knowledge to be able to challenge.
* Strong influencing skills and must be proactive with good attention to detail and excellent presentation skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.