Senior Estimator

Siemens Mobility; York; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail infrastructure company in York is looking for a Senior Estimator to manage high-quality estimates and collaborate closely with project teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering for rail projects, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment. This role includes a competitive salary, bonuses, and a flexible benefits scheme to support diverse employee needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

Holiday allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in engineering teams for rail or infrastructure projects.
• Signalling, Telecoms, Electrification Design and/or Systems Engineering expertise.
• Ability to operate at a senior level within Tender and Estimating teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimates from enquiry to final offer submission.
• Liaise closely with project managers and teams on pricing.
• Analyze data to support cost accuracy and competitiveness.

Skills

Engineering collaboration

Tender pricing presentations

Data analysis

Multi-discipline teamwork

High-pressure environment

Job description

Overview

At Siemens Mobility, we believe our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Join our global community, where your growth and development are as important as our shared mission to innovate and transform the Rail industry. Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

We have an exciting new opportunity to join Siemens Mobility as a Senior Estimator in our Rail Infrastructure business where you’ll play a key part in producing high quality consistent estimates. You will work closely with the Project and Bid Managers on larger bids as well as work in parallel producing smaller estimates to existing contracts. Within this position, you will report to the Estimating Manager covering the collation and checking of estimates from multidisciplinary teams prepared across different offices. Experience in the development and implementation of project delivery programmes would be desirable for this role. There is an expectation to travel to other Siemens Mobility locations as well as visit client sites.

You’ll make a difference by

• Responsibility for the effective management of all allocated estimates from initial enquiry through negotiations to submission of final offer
• Requiring close liaison with the Bid Manager, Project Manager and project team and handling the pricing process
• Being involved in tender pricing presentations to the board and our client as and when required
• Analysing current and historical data to justify costs and pricing accuracy and competitiveness
• Active involvement in subsequent negotiations with the client encompassing financial and commercial considerations
• Creating reports to present to the Executive and Director level reviews

Your success will be grounded by

• Extensive experience with engineering teams in a mainline or metro rail or other infrastructure project delivery company for the design period of the project lifecycle
• Signalling/Telecoms/Electrification Design and/or Systems Engineering experience
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment
• Proven experience of working in multi-discipline teams and projects
• Capabilities required to operate at a senior level as part of the Tender and Estimating team
• Knowledge of Network Rail forms of contract and their interaction with other standard forms

You’ll benefit from

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.

#TransformTheEveryday with us

Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter who will be happy to support you.

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don’t match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.