AtkinsRéalis
Rail
RailCostEstimator–Rail
“Rail Cost Estimator – Rail at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Rail Cost Estimator, Cost estimates, NEC4 contracts, Rail Method of Measurement (RMM), CESMM. Prepare and develop Rail cost estimates across feasibility, option selection, design, and delivery stages. Produce estimates compliant with NEC4 contract requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver excellence for people and the environment; Support the delivery of major rail infrastructure programmes; Develop robust, transparent, and compliant cost estimates to support project decision-making, commercial strategy, and successful delivery under NEC4 contracts; Progressing your career within a global engineering and professional services organisation; Support the growth of our Business Unit
Industry & Context.
analytical, numerical, and reporting skills
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, particularly in target cost and change management environments, 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 across feasibility
Produce estimates compliant with NEC4 contract requirements
Develop estimates using RMM and rail-specific measurement standards to ensure consistency and transparency
Apply CESSM methodologies where appropriate to support strategic
early-stage and benchmark cost estimating
Support the development of target prices
and cost benchmarks for applicable Rail projects in our portfolio
Collaborate with engineering
and commercial teams to validate scope
Support procurement and tender evaluation processes
including pricing review and cost assurance
Maintain accurate estimate records
and audit trails in line with governance requirements
Provide input into risk and contingency development
including quantitative and qualitative risk analysis
Support continuous improvement of estimating tools
Work closely with clients and follow their policies and procedures when completing estimates
Draft reports supporting the cost estimates at different stages of maturity
Assist with pricing Compensation Events as required
and manage cost risks and opportunities
and advising of appropriate mitigation measures
Ensure compliance with AtkinsRéalis commercial governance
and ethical standards
Build and maintain relationships with clients
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with engineering, planning, and commercial teams to validate scope, assumptions, risks, and interfaces; 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
Process & Methodology
Commercial Management
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