Rail Estimator; PMCM Rail

Rail Estimator (PMCM Rail)

WSP
• UK & Ireland

You will play a pivotal role in our client-facing Cost & Commercial Management Team as part of WSP’s leading Project Management Commercial Management (PMCM) Rail Group. Your role will include estimating, cost planning, procurement and cost assurance of projects ranging in size and complexity, working for a variety of internal and external clients. You will deliver cost estimates as part of an estimating team and collaborate closely with client teams and multidisciplinary project teams.

You will deliver cost estimates and collaborate with client teams and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance.

• Rail estimating experience and knowledge of measurement methods such as RMM1, MMHW and CESMM
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• Relevant educational background.
• Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience around estimating, cost and commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions.
• Estimating software experience with CostX and CANDY.
• Bottom‑up estimating experience from first principles.
• Passionate about making a difference and wanting to be part of a growing team.
• Working knowledge or experience of NEC contracts, other industry standard contract forms and bespoke forms of contract.
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Previous experience working in a rail systems/engineering estimating and/or commercial management role in a consultant, contractor or client organisation.
• Demonstrable estimating cost and commercial management experience in the rail sector and/or experience on civil engineering and highways projects.

Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. WSP promotes inclusivity and belonging, supports health and wellbeing with programs such as the Thrive programme and virtual GP services, and offers flexible working arrangements, part‑time and flexible work options. Development and training are supported through mentoring, chartership and continuous learning opportunities.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.