Estimator - M&E, Civils & Telecoms

Kelly Rail; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail company in Greater London is seeking an experienced professional with at least 10 years in project delivery or operational engineering within the Metro/Rail Industry. The candidate must possess a relevant technical qualification, preferably at degree level, and be LUL Entry Permit / Network Rail PTS accredited. Responsibilities include managing estimates, ensuring bid compliance, and attending tender de-briefings. This role is critical for successful tender submissions and project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project delivery or operational engineering within the Metro/Rail Industry.
• LUL Entry Permit / Network Rail PTS accredited.
• Membership of related Professional Institutes either by Professional examination or experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production of estimates and technical submissions.
• Manage bid / no bid assessments of opportunities.
• Facilitate handover meetings to the commercial and department.

Skills

Project delivery

Operational engineering

Telecoms experience

Signalling expertise

Electrical knowledge

Civils experience

Education

HND or degree in relevant technical discipline

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production of estimates and technical submissions
• Production of bid / no bid assessment of opportunities
• Responsible for bid management for Kelly Rail tender submissions as necessary
• Production of productivity metrics for all works with operational staff at bid stage
• Responsible for initial terms and conditions review at tender stage
• Attending tender de-briefing with clients for unsuccessful bids
• Responsible for the facilitation of handover meetings to the commercial and department and operations at contract award
• Formulation of budgets, labour allocations, productivity metrics and PMO provisioning for secured works at contract award at handover stage
• Ensure that projects spend costs are in accordance with the tender prices submitted and Candy cost breakdowns. In the event of a departure from estimate, work closely with the commercial team to analyse change
• Re-rate bill items as necessary post award of contract(s) during a post award review of rates
• Ensure bids are compliant with company systems and procedures

HSQE Responsibilities

• Ensuring that delegated work is correctly planned, resourced, executed in accordance with client specifications, standards, relevant legislation, technical, safety and environmental standards
• Ensure the risks and control measures associated with the company’s activities are identified and allowed for within bid submissions

Essential Knowledge / Qualifications / Certifications:

• Minimum academic qualification to HND, preferably degree level in a relevant technical related discipline
• Membership of related Professional Institutes either by Professional examination or experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project delivery or operational engineering within the Metro / Rail Industry including experience in telecoms, signalling, electrical and civils
• LUL Entry Permit / Network Rail PTS accredited