Metro and Rail Projects (MRP) have extensive experience of working on high profile projects for most of the UK’s light rail and tram operators and on the UK heavy rail network. We are recognised as a market leader for the provision of renewal and minor enhancements services to the light rail sector and as a supplier of choice to the wider rail market.
Our specialist teams continue to offer high quality track construction, maintenance and renewals to a wide range of clients including: Nottingham Express Transit, Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram, and London Tramlink as well as a number of Major Contractors on the heavy rail network.
We have a great opportunity for an Estimator to join the Metro and Rail division based in Doncaster.
You will be responsible for:
- Produce estimates from first principal of lowest feasible prime cost in accordance with relevant procedures, ITT documents, tender deadlines, and information provided by members of bid team. This may include production of: bills of quantities; activity schedules; schedules of rates; dayworks; etc. Seek guidance from Senior Estimators as required in order to develop knowledge.
- Take lead on managing tenders in line with Volker rail's pre-contract manual, inclusive of arranging and chairing Bid kick off meetings, mid-tender reviews, risk reviews, technical reviews, and ATC reviews.
- Work with production staff to establish methodology, programme, resource requirements etc.
- Work with Commercial and Procurement staff to identify s/con packages, prepare enquiries, and select suppliers in order to obtain the required number of compliant competitive quotations.
- Where necessary produce programmes to assist in establishing resource requirements.
- Lead risk review / assessment process where required.
- Lead in review and handover meetings as required.
- Produce commercial information in the prescribed format and detail to enable commercial delivery team to upload to COINS Valuations.
- Operate within the practice and procedures of the quality system.
- Take due regard of all health and safety issues, both in preparation of tender information and in undertaking of own duties and responsibilities.
- Work with members of bid team to assemble supporting information for tender review and submission.
- Assist as required in post tender negotiations.
- Keep abreast of operating/installation methods adopted on site, and the resources required in same, through visits to site and discussions with management.
- Work to best practice throughout estimating function based on established procedures.
- Discharge safety critical duties and responsibilities within this JD/SRS and any other safety critical competencies which are mandatory upon the post holder.
- Take lead on managing tenders in line with Volker rail's pre-contract manual, inclusive of arranging and chairing Bid kick off meetings, mid-tender reviews, risk reviews, technical reviews, and ATC reviews.
About you
- Construction related academic qualification.
- Contracting experience in rail/construction industry.
- Analytical approach, good communication skills, IT and keyboard skills, ability to work under pressure to rigid time constraints.
- Full driving licence.
- Contractual knowledge and awareness and experience of using estimating packages. Knowledge of rail related materials, procedures and standards.
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
