Rail Cost Estimator - Hybrid & Flexible

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Thrive programme

Gymflex scheme

Flexible working

Additional leave

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Rail Estimator within the PMCM Rail Group to develop robust, evidence-based cost estimates across track, civils, stations, electrification, signalling and depots. You will work from early feasibility through to delivery, collaborating with networks and contractors to support investment decisions and programme affordability.

Joining our Cost & Commercial Management Team, you will contribute to bottom-up estimating, cost planning and procurement

Qualifications

• Rail estimating experience with standard measurement practices.
• Experience with bottom-up estimating from first principles.
• Knowledge of rail projects, contracts and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust, evidence-based rail cost estimates across track, civils, stations, electrification, signalling and depots.
• Contribute to rail cost planning, procurement support and cost assurance.
• Collaborate with Network Rail, operators, contractors and internal teams to inform investment decisions.

Skills

Rail Estimating

Estimating software

Client-facing communication

NEC contracts knowledge

Rail systems knowledge

Tools

CostX

CANDY

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Rail Estimator within the PMCM Rail Group to develop robust, evidence-based cost estimates across track, civils, stations, electrification, signalling and depots. You will work from early feasibility through to delivery, collaborating with networks and contractors to support investment decisions and programme affordability.

Joining our Cost & Commercial Management Team, you will contribute to bottom-up estimating, cost planning and procurement