Rail Civils Estimator – Tender & Cost Lead

S1jobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

S1jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Civils Estimator to join a growing rail infrastructure team. You will support competitive tendering across railway civil engineering projects and work with commercial and delivery teams to ensure robust estimates.

The role requires pricing civil rail projects, developing cost breakdowns and obtaining supplier quotations, with a focus on commercial control and opportunities to improve bid competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Civils Estimator in construction or civil engineering.
• Experience pricing civil projects within rail infrastructure is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, plant and labour.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates and obtaining subcontractor quotations.
• Good commercial awareness to identify risks and opportunities in tender submissions.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and relevant estimating software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with commercial and operational teams.
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for rail-related civil engineering projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and bills of quantities to establish project requirements.
• Develop accurate cost breakdowns covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and temporary works.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing.
• Identify project risks, commercial opportunities and potential cost savings during the tender process.
• Liaise with operational and commercial teams to establish construction methodologies, resource requirements and programme assumptions.
• Prepare tender submissions, pricing schedules and supporting documentation within agreed deadlines.
• Assess site constraints, access arrangements, possessions and other rail-specific requirements that may affect project costs.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
• Support tender reviews, handovers and post-tender negotiations where required.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, commercially viable and aligned with client specifications and contractual requirements.

Skills

Civils Estimation

Rail infrastructure

Estimating software

Tendering

Excel

Cost analysis

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

S1jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Civils Estimator to join a growing rail infrastructure team. You will support competitive tendering across railway civil engineering projects and work with commercial and delivery teams to ensure robust estimates.

The role requires pricing civil rail projects, developing cost breakdowns and obtaining supplier quotations, with a focus on commercial control and opportunities to improve bid competitiveness.