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Morgan Sindall Infrastructure

Coventry/Bedford, UK. Talented people are the key to our success. Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company that is one of the UK's most successful infrastructure organisations? We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Estimator to join our rail team, supporting the delivery of a high-profile station project from early contractor involvement through to detailed pricing and delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major rail scheme with a significant pre-construction and pricing period, while developing your expertise within a supportive and experienced work-winning and project environment. Working closely with both estimating and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in developing robust cost plans, assessing design changes, and supporting successful project outcomes on a complex and high-value rail infrastructure scheme. Role Responsibilities

  • Produce accurate cost estimates and cost plans throughout project development.
  • Undertake quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and other project information.
  • Interpret technical drawings and documentation to identify project requirements and associated costs.
  • Assess and quantify the cost impact of design changes and project risks.
  • Support cost planning activities throughout the pre-construction and delivery phases.
  • Maintain accurate version control of estimate documentation and pricing information.
  • Consult with design, commercial, engineering, and project teams to ensure estimates reflect current project requirements.
  • Assist with the preparation of tender submissions, pricing exercises, and project reviews.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating function. Skills, Experience And Qualifications
  • Degree qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in estimating within the rail and civil engineering sectors.
  • Knowledge of infrastructure, station construction, station upgrades, earthworks, rail systems, or M&E projects.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering information.
  • Strong numerical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Experience producing estimates, cost plans, and quantity take-offs.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
  • Strong diligence and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Desirable
  • Experience using estimating and measurement software such as Candy and Bluebeam.
  • Experience working on major rail infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) projects and collaborative delivery models. What is in it for you? Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
  • Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
  • Flexible and adaptable working
  • Family friendly policies and work/life approach
  • Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
  • We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more. About The Rail Business Unit Millions of people rely on Britain's rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption. Our customers receive a multi-disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering. Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include ‘live launch' bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational. From landmark station refurbishment projects and platform extensions to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a record of delivering rail projects that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century. Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Estimator Coventry/Bedford, UK. Talented people are the key to our success. Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company that is one of the UK's most successful infrastructure organisations? We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Estimator to join our rail team, supporting the delivery of a high-profile station project from early contractor involvement through to detailed pricing and delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major rail scheme with a significant pre-construction and pricing period, while developing your expertise within a supportive and experienced work-winning and project environment. Working closely with both estimating and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in developing robust cost plans, assessing design changes, and supporting successful project outcomes on a complex and high-value rail infrastructure scheme. About The Rail Business Unit Millions of people rely on Britain's rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption. Our customers receive a multi-disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering. Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include ‘live launch' bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational. From landmark station refurbishment projects and platform extensions to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a record of delivering rail projects that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century. Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

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