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Senior Estimator in Birmingham, West Midlands

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Location

Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Contract

Job Title: Senior Estimator
Location: London or Birmingham (3 days per week on site)
Engagement Type: PAYE Contract
Duration: 6 months
Rate: £550 per day

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Estimator with proven experience in heavy civils, rail, and major projects to support a major UK rail programme. You will lead estimating activities, provide assurance on contractor submissions, and develop both order-of-magnitude and first principle estimates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and review project estimates across multiple packages.
  • Produce accurate cost estimates using RMM1, CESMM4 and estimating software.
  • Provide assurance and benchmarking of contractor estimates.
  • Mentor junior estimators and review outputs.
  • Prepare basis-of-estimate reports for director review.
  • Engage effectively with engineers, clients, and stakeholders.

About You

  • Strong background in heavy civils and rail estimating.
  • Skilled in methods of measurement and take-offs.
  • Proficient with estimating tools and software.
  • Confident in stakeholder engagement and reporting.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.
For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter .

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Job reference 127789_1755619964
Date posted 19 August 2025

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Marika Powell

Marika Powell

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