Sr. Cost Estimator - Transportation
Sr. Cost Estimator – Transportation
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Estimator to support the delivery of major transportation infrastructure projects. This role will be responsible for developing robust, accurate and commercially sound cost estimates across the project lifecycle, from early concept and feasibility through to detailed design, procurement and construction.
You will work closely with project managers, engineers, planners, commercial specialists and external stakeholders to establish scope, assess risks and produce estimates that support informed investment and delivery decisions. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, sound commercial judgement and a detailed understanding of transportation construction and infrastructure markets.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and manage cost estimates for highways, rail, bridges, airports, public transport and associated infrastructure projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, quantities, schedules and delivery methodologies to identify estimating requirements.
- Develop cost plans, bills of quantities, estimates and supporting documentation at varying levels of design maturity.
- Analyse labour, plant, materials, subcontractor, preliminaries and indirect costs.
- Undertake benchmarking, market testing and price analysis using relevant historical and current data.
- Identify, quantify and document risks, opportunities, assumptions and exclusions.
- Provide estimating input to business cases, procurement strategies, tenders, change control and value management exercises.
- Present estimates clearly to senior stakeholders and explain key movements, sensitivities and recommendations.
- Support the development of estimating standards, processes, databases and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you
You will have substantial experience in cost estimating within the transportation, civil engineering, infrastructure or construction sectors. A strong understanding of construction methods, contract structures, cost planning principles and relevant market conditions is essential. Experience using estimating, cost management or project controls software, together with advanced Excel skills, is expected.
You should be analytical, highly organised and confident working with incomplete or changing information. Excellent communication skills are required, along with the ability to influence stakeholders, challenge assumptions constructively and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. A relevant degree, professional qualification or membership of an appropriate industry body would be advantageous.
Sr. Cost Estimator - Transportation
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