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Hays has been retained to recruit a Rail Cost Estimator for our client, a leading multinational engineering consultancy with offices based in Cork.

Your new role

Responsibilities include:

Prepare and develop Rail cost estimates across feasibility, option selection, design, and delivery stages.
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, budgets, and cost benchmarks for applicable Rail projects in our portfolio.
Collaborate with engineering, planning, and commercial teams to validate scope, assumptions, risks, and interfaces.
Support procurement and tender evaluation processes, including pricing review and cost assurance.
Maintain accurate estimate records, documentation, 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, processes, and cost databases.
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.
Identify, assess, and manage cost risks and opportunities, and advising of appropriate mitigation measures.
Ensure compliance with company's commercial governance, policies, and ethical standards.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

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.
Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Excellent communication abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong IT skills including competency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
Hold a full driving licence.
Right to work in Ireland.

Desirable Attributes:

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 get in return

Excellent salary and package on offer.

What you need to do now

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