Senior Estimating Manager

Description

Senior Estimating Manager

I'm currently working with a leading consultancy delivering a nationally significant rail programme and am looking to appoint two Senior Estimating Managers to support a major project portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced estimators with a background in heavy civils and major infrastructure to take on a leadership role within a complex, high-profile environment.

Key Details

Pay rate: Up to £64.22 per hour (umbrella)

Duration:6-12 months

Location: London and/or Birmingham (on-site 3 days per week)The Role

As a Senior Estimating Manager, you will play a key role in the cost management and assurance of a major rail programme. You will lead a small estimating team, work closely with stakeholders, and produce high-quality estimates to support decision-making at various project stages.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and developing a small estimating team within a major rail project

Providing assurance and challenge on contractor estimates

Producing high-level order of magnitude and first-principles estimates

Working across multiple work packages and disciplines

Completing full take-offs independently using UK methods of measurement (RMM1, CESMM4)

Reviewing and guiding the work of junior estimators

Preparing basis-of-estimate reports for senior review

Benchmarking estimates against market data

Engaging confidently with engineers, clients, and project stakeholdersAbout You

You will bring strong experience in:

Heavy civils, rail, and major infrastructure projects

MEP estimating

Estimating techniques, deep-dive cost analysis, parametric modelling, and data validation

Estimating software and indirect cost developmentYou'll also understand the role of a consultancy within major projects and the importance of robust, defensible budgetary estimates.

If you're an experienced estimator looking for a long-term contract role on a flagship infrastructure programme, I'd be keen to discuss this opportunity further.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. xjnqpsq We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

Ad ID: 5417745981