AtkinsRéalis
Rail
RailCostEstimator
“Rail Cost Estimator at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Rail Cost Estimator, NEC4 contracts, RMM, CESMM. Prepare and develop Rail cost estimates. Produce estimates compliant with NEC4 contract requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
develop robust, transparent, and compliant cost estimates; support project decision-making; support commercial strategy; support successful delivery under NEC4 contracts; ensure consistency and transparency; support strategic, early-stage and benchmark cost estimating; cost assurance; risk and contingency development; continuous improvement of estimating tools, processes, and cost databases; compliance with AtkinsRéalis commercial governance, policies, and ethical standards
Industry & Context.
analytical, numerical, and reporting skills; risk and contingency development; quantitative and qualitative risk analysis; Identify, assess, and manage cost risks and opportunities; advising of appropriate mitigation measures
Hold a full driving licence, Right to work in Ireland
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, or a related discipline, Demonstrated experience as a Cost Estimator within the rail or transportation sector, Knowledge of NEC4 contracts, Proven experience using Rail Method of Measurement (RMM) for cost build-ups, Experience developing estimates using CESMM or similar, analytical, numerical, and reporting skills, Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams, Excellent communication abilities, written and verbal communication skills, IT skills including competency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.), Hold a full driving licence, Right to work in Ireland
Nice to Have
Experience on Irish or UK rail infrastructure projects, Professional membership or progress toward chartership, Experience supporting business cases, funding submissions, or option selection studies, Knowledge of cost assurance, benchmarking, and value engineering processes, Familiarity with client-side or consultancy estimating environments
What You'll Do.
Prepare and develop Rail cost estimates
Produce estimates compliant with NEC4 contract requirements
Develop estimates using RMM and rail-specific measurement standards
Apply CESSM methodologies
and cost benchmark development
Collaborate with engineering
Support procurement and tender evaluation processes
Maintain accurate estimate records
Provide input into risk and contingency development
Support continuous improvement of estimating tools
Work closely with clients
Draft reports supporting cost estimates
Assist with pricing Compensation Events
and manage cost risks
Ensure compliance with commercial governance
Build and maintain relationships with clients
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with engineering, planning, and commercial teams; Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams; Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication abilities; written and verbal communication skills; Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
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