Electrical Estimator (Rail)

Advance TRS; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working

Occasional office attendance

Benefits package included

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking a Railway Electrical Estimator to join our growing rail team on a permanent basis. The role is predominantly remote with occasional visits to offices and project meetings across the UK.

Ideal candidates are based in the South West England, South Wales or along the M4/M5 corridors. You will prepare cost estimates for railway electrical projects, review drawings, obtain quotations, and support bid submissions, collaborating with bid, commercial and delivery teams to secure

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out Electrical Estimating within the UK rail sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and estimating principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficient with MS Office.
• Ability to analyse technical documentation and produce accurate costings.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Knowledge of railway electrical systems and power distribution is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing submissions for railway electrical projects.
• Collate and produce pricing documentation for bids and tenders.
• Review drawings and specifications to develop accurate costings.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Develop estimating spreadsheets, pricing models and tender databases.
• Support commercial reviews and bid submissions.
• Liaise with operations and engineering teams to ensure robust tender submissions.

Skills

Electrical Estimating

Rail industry knowledge

Excel

Cost analysis

Communication

Remote work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Railway Electrical Estimator

Permanent Remote Working Negotiable + Benefits

We are seeking a Railway Electrical Estimator to join a growing rail business on a permanent basis. This is a predominantly remote role with occasional visits to company offices and project meetings. Candidates will ideally be based in the South West of England, South Wales or along the M4/M5 Corridors.

Working closely with bid, commercial and delivery teams, you will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive cost estimates for railway electrical projects, helping to secure and deliver works across the UK rail sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing submissions for railway electrical projects.
• Assist in the collation and production of pricing documentation for bids and tenders.
• Review drawings, specifications and scope documents to develop accurate costings.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop and maintain estimating spreadsheets, pricing models and tender cost databases.
• Support commercial reviews and bid submission activities.
• Liaise with operational and engineering teams to ensure robust and competitive tender submissions.

Requirements

• Previous experience as of carrying out Electrical Estimating within the rail sector in the UK.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of estimating principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to analyse technical documentation and produce accurate cost estimates.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Knowledge of railway electrical systems, station electrical works, power distribution, lighting, or associated rail projects would be advantageous.
• Whilst the role can mostly be conducted remotely, you will be required from time to time to attend project meetings at head office.

Package

• Negotiable depending on experience
• Fully remote working with occasional office attendance.
• Permanent position with excellent long-term career prospects.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of rail projects across the UK.

This role would suit an Electrical Estimator looking for a flexible remote position while remaining involved in exciting railway projects and tender opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in 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.