Senior Estimator

Pod-Trak Ltd; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company based in Uxbridge is seeking a highly experienced Senior Estimator to lead its estimating function in the Pre-Construction team. In this role, you will prepare competitive tenders for various sectors including rail and civil engineering, ensuring that cost estimates align with project scope and delivery strategies. This position offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and hybrid working options, contributing to major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator in relevant sectors.
• Strong ability to interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Excellent understanding of market trends and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed cost estimates for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Review and analyze tender documentation thoroughly.
• Develop pricing documents and manage supplier enquiries.

Skills

Estimating principles

Cost control

Construction methodologies

Advanced numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

MS Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Find out everything you need to know about this role.

Pod-Trak is seeking a highly experienced Senior Estimator to take ownership of the estimating function within our growing Pre-Construction team. You will lead the preparation of competitive and accurate tenders across rail, civil engineering, utilities, and energy sectors, ensuring that cost estimates are aligned with project scope, risk, and delivery strategy. Working collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams, you will play a key role in securing work that supports the continued growth and success of Pod-Trak.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for multi-disciplinary infrastructure and rail projects
• Review and analyse tender documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Develop bills of quantities, activity schedules, and pricing documents
• Manage and coordinate supplier and subcontractor enquiries, quotations, and negotiations
• Assess risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options within tenders
• Provide commercial and technical input into bid submissions and presentations
• Ensure alignment of estimates with company strategy, market conditions, and client requirements
• Support bid/no-bid decisions and contribute to pricing strategy discussions
• Mentor and support junior estimators within the team
• Assist with post-tender reviews, cost benchmarking, and lessons learned exercises

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within rail, civil engineering, utilities, or energy sectors
• Strong knowledge of estimating principles, cost control, and construction methodologies
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contractual documents
• Advanced numerical and analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel and estimating software
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of market trends
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple tenders
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT contract forms
• Experience delivering complex tenders across rail systems (OLE, track, ETE/ETM, signalling) and/or Energy Sectors
• Familiarity with design and build tendering processes
• Understanding of risk management and cost planning principles

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role in a fast-growing and dynamic business
• Opportunity to influence major UK infrastructure bids and frameworks
• Supportive and collaborative environment promoting innovation and excellence
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working options

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to major rail and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via the button above. A pop-out application form will open where you can: