Estimator - Rail
- Recruiter
- Hays Construction and Property
- Location
- England, Hertfordshire
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 12 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 09 Feb 2021
- Ref
- 3917114
- Contact
- Callum Lepper
- Sector
- Rail jobs
- Function
- Estimator
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time

Estimator | Rail | Hertfordshire
Your new role
- Ensure all tender correspondence is recorded and logged
- Review contents of tender documentation and provide feasibility advice
- Co-ordinate the tender preparation documents submitted by other departments, ensuring that they adequately address the client's requirements
- Ensure 'estimates for work' take adequate account of applicable legislation and recognised industry standards on health, safety, quality and environment
- Prepare all necessary information on the technical and commercial aspects for submission.
- Identify potential opportunity / risk and evaluate options Prepare bills of quantities / schedule of rates for tender applications and first principle estimates
- Prepare and submit tender queries / clarifications Prepare and submit subcontract enquiries in line with company processes Review subcontract tender submissions for compliance and inclusion into the estimate
- Monitor contract compliance against statutory requirements
What you'll need to succeed
- Formal qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction (ideally HNC or above);
- Time Management, Financial & Commercial knowledge;
- Effective communicator;
- Multi-disciplinary estimating experience in the Construction/Rail Industry;
- Detailed knowledge of at least one railway discipline eg. Track, signalling, electrification, civils. (Preferably Civil Engineering).
What you'll get in return
Competitive Salary & Benefits
What you need to do now
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