Rail Estimator Assistant — Growth in Commercial

Arriva Kent & Surrey Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

RTS Infrastructure in Holbeck, Leeds, is seeking an ambitious Assistant Estimator to join our Commercial team at the Holbeck Depot.

You will support cost estimates, tender pricing, supplier quotations, and cost analysis for railway infrastructure and construction projects, helping develop your commercial knowledge within a growing rail-focused business.

This role offers hands-on experience and a clear path to career development in estimating and commercial management.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering, commercial or estimating environments.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to review and interpret technical, commercial and contractual information.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial awareness and interest in estimating and commercial management.

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

Estimating experience

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Interest in estimating

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

RTS Infrastructure in Holbeck, Leeds, is seeking an ambitious Assistant Estimator to join our Commercial team at the Holbeck Depot.

You will support cost estimates, tender pricing, supplier quotations, and cost analysis for railway infrastructure and construction projects, helping develop your commercial knowledge within a growing rail-focused business.

This role offers hands-on experience and a clear path to career development in estimating and commercial management.