Assistant Estimator — Rail & Infrastructure Career Growth

RTS Infrastructure Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

RTS Infrastructure Ltd is seeking an Assistant Estimator at our Holbeck Depot in Leeds. You will support the Commercial team in preparing competitive tenders for railway infrastructure and construction projects, helping develop cost estimates and procure quotations.

You will work with estimators and operational teams to ensure accurate pricing, maintain records, and assist with tender submissions while building commercial knowledge in the rail and construction sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering, commercial or estimating.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
• Able to review technical, commercial and contractual information.
• Organised with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Commercial awareness and interest in estimating.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing tender documentation, specifications, drawings and scopes of work.
• Support the preparation of detailed project estimates and tender pricing.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Assist with costing labour, materials, plant, equipment and subcontractor requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, assumptions and pricing information.
• Support the preparation of commercial documentation and tender submissions.
• Work closely with operational, project and HSQE teams to ensure estimates reflect delivery requirements.
• Contribute to the development of estimating databases, processes and lessons learned.
• Assist in identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tender submissions.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RTS Infrastructure Ltd is seeking an Assistant Estimator at our Holbeck Depot in Leeds. You will support the Commercial team in preparing competitive tenders for railway infrastructure and construction projects, helping develop cost estimates and procure quotations.

You will work with estimators and operational teams to ensure accurate pricing, maintain records, and assist with tender submissions while building commercial knowledge in the rail and construction sectors.