Senior Estimator – Rail

Kilnbridge

HQ – Canning Town

Join Kilnbridge and play a leading role in securing some of the UK's most complex and high-profile rail infrastructure projects. From major station developments and rail enhancements to structural and civil engineering schemes within highly regulated environments, you'll be instrumental in developing winning solutions that help transform the UK's transport network.

About Kilnbridge

Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project’s needs.

We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success.

If you want to develop your expertise, contribute to technically challenging projects and be part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

Do you want the chance to help shape the future of Rail Infrastructure? Then this is the role for you

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator – Rail Civils to join our growing Pre-Construction team.

Working alongside the Head of Estimating and senior operational teams, you'll lead the development of commercially robust and technically compelling bids across a range of rail and transportation infrastructure opportunities. You'll be responsible for driving bid strategy, engaging with clients and supply chain partners, leading tender submissions and helping secure profitable projects for the business.

This is an ideal opportunity for an estimator who thrives on challenge, enjoys building client relationships and wants to influence major projects before they break ground.

What You'll Do

• Lead the preparation and submission of complex rail civils tenders and estimates.

• Develop winning bid strategies in collaboration with the Preconstruction Director.

• Manage bid programmes, budgets, risks and deliverables throughout the tender lifecycle.

• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and delivery teams.

• Coordinate technical, commercial, operational and supply chain input into submissions.

• Lead tender reviews, settlement meetings and client presentations.

• Identify key project risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies.

• Carry out market intelligence and competitor analysis to strengthen bid proposals.

• Support the successful handover of secured projects to delivery teams.

• Mentor and support junior estimators and bid team members.

What You'll Need

• Proven estimating and pre-construction experience within rail, transportation or major infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of the construction tendering process and commercial principles.

• Experience leading and coordinating bids within complex project environments.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

• Experience using Candy or similar estimating software.

• Degree qualified, with professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICE or similar) desirable.

• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines while maintaining quality.

Why Kilnbridge?

With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments.

We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.