The Role

The Estimator will work across multiple Transport for Wales (TfW) directorate teams (Transport Planning and Development, Commercial and Infrastructure) and have a key role in ensuring robust and accurate budget estimating is provided throughout TfW's portfolio of works.

Role responsibilities

• Produce accurate and comprehensive estimates within set timescales by working closely with the following teams (Project Management, Post Delivery Estimating, Commercial, Planning, Sponsorship and Engineering) to ensure schemes are deliverable for the associated budget.
• Review provided information (including drawings and scope) with reference to the measurement and quantification required to compile a comprehensive cost estimate and correspond with project teams (via email and in person) to achieve clarity.
• Contribute to the establishment and management of Operations and Maintenance budgets by advising budget holders on likely cost impacts of works and services required to meet specific timescales.
• Provide proactive support and advice to Project Management, Commercial and Procurement teams with tenders and/or contract price analysis by cross referencing historic and database project costs with reference to baseline and revised estimates to ensure value for money is attained.

Who we're looking for

• Qualified or working towards a degree in relevant field, such as Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience in estimating for infrastructure projects, ideally within the transport, rail, or construction sectors.
• Familiarity with measurement and costing of construction projects
• Working knowledge of Rail Method of Measurement (RMM) documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software (e.g. Causeway).

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Equal Opportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."

Who we are 

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

Next steps

See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about  any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.