Rail Projects "Estimator"
Permanent Staff – Dublin, Dundalk, Galway or Cork
I am delighted to be working with a leading international consultancy who are seeking to appoint a Rail Estimator to join their Complex Infrastructure team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value, strategically important projects in the rail sector across Ireland and the wider UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator with
Rail Sector
knowledge to play a key role in delivering high-profile projects, while benefiting from structured career development, progression opportunities, and flexible working.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce accurate estimates for large-scale rail projects and programmes
* Carry out measurement in support of estimate or BoQ production
* Capture project cost data in internal rate databases
* Support and promote estimating best practice
* Work collaboratively within a team and manage junior resource when required
* Plan, organise and control workload to meet deadlines
* Ensure the quality and timeliness of service delivery to clients
Requirements:
* Proven experience in rail and rail systems estimating on large multidisciplinary projects
* Strong knowledge of rail infrastructure estimating processes
* Understanding of GRIP or Pathway life cycles and associated estimating requirements
* Familiarity with cost components and methods of measurement (Irish market preferred)
* Experience using estimating software systems
* Knowledge of project management, planning, risk and investment processes
* Broad understanding of standard forms of contract, particularly NEC
* Degree in quantity surveying or a related construction field (preferred)
* Professional membership (RICS / CIOB / A. Cost E.) desirable
What's on Offer:
* Salary: Highly Competitive (Broad range dependant on experience)
* Flexible, agile working arrangements to support work-life balance
* Flexible holiday scheme: 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to 15 extra days or sell up to 5 days
* A structured training programme with clear opportunities for career development
* Comprehensive benefits package supporting professional and personal wellbeing
This is an excellent role for a motivated professional who is looking to progress within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly or contact me for a confidential conversation.